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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.39, 291.18 and 167.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.39, 291.18 and 167.66 is: 251.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.39 : 291.18 = 167.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.39/291.18 = 167.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.39x = 291.18 × 167.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.39x = 48,819.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,819.24/194.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.14

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