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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.02, 258.80 and 168.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.02, 258.80 and 168.28 is: 231.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.02 : 258.80 = 168.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.02/258.80 = 168.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.02x = 258.80 × 168.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.02x = 43,549.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,549.38/188.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.62

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