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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.19, 289.17 and 166.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.19, 289.17 and 166.46 is: 249.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.19 : 289.17 = 166.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.19/289.17 = 166.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.19x = 289.17 × 166.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.19x = 48,133.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,133.79/193.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.16

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