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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.69, 266.70 and 166.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.69, 266.70 and 166.01 is: 228.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.69 : 266.70 = 166.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.69/266.70 = 166.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.69x = 266.70 × 166.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.69x = 44,273.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,273.53/193.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.58

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