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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.46, 291.09 and 166.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.46, 291.09 and 166.78 is: 249.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.46 : 291.09 = 166.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.46/291.09 = 166.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.46x = 291.09 × 166.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.46x = 48,547.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,547.99/194.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.66

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