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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.64, 289.76 and 166.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.64, 289.76 and 166.92 is: 249.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.64 : 289.76 = 166.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.64/289.76 = 166.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.64x = 289.76 × 166.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.64x = 48,366.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,366.74/193.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.78

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