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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.16, 290.43 and 167.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.16, 290.43 and 167.43 is: 250.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.16 : 290.43 = 167.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.16/290.43 = 167.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.16x = 290.43 × 167.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.16x = 48,626.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,626.69/194.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.45

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