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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.18, 267.73 and 166.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.18, 267.73 and 166.17 is: 229.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.18 : 267.73 = 166.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.18/267.73 = 166.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.18x = 267.73 × 166.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.18x = 44,488.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,488.28/194.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.11

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