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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.56, 289.62 and 167.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.56, 289.62 and 167.97 is: 251.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.56 : 289.62 = 167.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.56/289.62 = 167.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.56x = 289.62 × 167.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.56x = 48,647.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,647.47/193.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.33

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