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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.94, 291.72 and 164.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.94, 291.72 and 164.16 is: 245.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.94 : 291.72 = 164.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.94/291.72 = 164.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.94x = 291.72 × 164.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.94x = 47,888.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,888.76/194.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.66

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