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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.79, 291.58 and 165.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.79, 291.58 and 165.63 is: 247.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.79 : 291.58 = 165.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.79/291.58 = 165.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.79x = 291.58 × 165.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.79x = 48,293.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,293.98/194.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.93

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