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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.66, 289.68 and 166.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.66, 289.68 and 166.94 is: 249.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.66 : 289.68 = 166.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.66/289.68 = 166.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.66x = 289.68 × 166.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.66x = 48,359.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,359.18/193.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.71

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