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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.27, 289.50 and 166.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.27, 289.50 and 166.54 is: 249.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.27 : 289.50 = 166.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.27/289.50 = 166.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.27x = 289.50 × 166.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.27x = 48,213.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,213.33/193.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.46

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