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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.34, 288.63 and 167.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.34, 288.63 and 167.84 is: 250.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.34 : 288.63 = 167.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.34/288.63 = 167.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.34x = 288.63 × 167.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.34x = 48,442.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,442.82/193.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.56

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