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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.40, 290.10 and 166.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.40, 290.10 and 166.97 is: 250.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.40 : 290.10 = 166.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.40/290.10 = 166.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.40x = 290.10 × 166.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.40x = 48,438.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,438.00/193.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.46

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