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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.47, 268.11 and 166.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.47, 268.11 and 166.72 is: 229.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.47 : 268.11 = 166.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.47/268.11 = 166.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.47x = 268.11 × 166.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.47x = 44,699.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,699.30/194.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.85

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