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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.75, 291.84 and 166.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.75, 291.84 and 166.79 is: 249.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.75 : 291.84 = 166.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.75/291.84 = 166.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.75x = 291.84 × 166.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.75x = 48,677.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,677.04/194.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.94

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