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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.18, 267.79 and 166.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.18, 267.79 and 166.54 is: 229.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.18 : 267.79 = 166.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.18/267.79 = 166.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.18x = 267.79 × 166.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.18x = 44,597.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,597.75/194.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.67

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