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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.07, 265.86 and 166.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.07, 265.86 and 166.80 is: 229.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.07 : 265.86 = 166.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.07/265.86 = 166.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.07x = 265.86 × 166.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.07x = 44,344.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,344.11/193.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.68

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