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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.04, 282.11 and 168.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.04, 282.11 and 168.54 is: 251.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.04 : 282.11 = 168.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.04/282.11 = 168.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.04x = 282.11 × 168.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.04x = 47,546.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,546.82/189.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.52

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