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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.96, 291.12 and 166.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.96, 291.12 and 166.78 is: 250.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.96 : 291.12 = 166.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.96/291.12 = 166.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.96x = 291.12 × 166.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.96x = 48,552.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,552.99/193.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.32

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