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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.71, 289.50 and 166.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.71, 289.50 and 166.78 is: 250.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.71 : 289.50 = 166.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.71/289.50 = 166.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.71x = 289.50 × 166.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.71x = 48,281.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,281.86/192.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.54

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