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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.52, 268.17 and 164.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.52, 268.17 and 164.90 is: 227.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.52 : 268.17 = 164.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.52/268.17 = 164.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.52x = 268.17 × 164.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.52x = 44,219.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,219.89/194.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.33

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