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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.24, 290.58 and 167.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.24, 290.58 and 167.52 is: 250.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.24 : 290.58 = 167.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.24/290.58 = 167.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.24x = 290.58 × 167.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.24x = 48,677.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,677.96/194.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.61

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