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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.90, 264.18 and 166.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.90, 264.18 and 166.02 is: 228.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.90 : 264.18 = 166.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.90/264.18 = 166.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.90x = 264.18 × 166.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.90x = 43,857.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,857.84/191.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.55

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