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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.32, 261.05 and 168.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.32, 261.05 and 168.84 is: 232.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.32 : 261.05 = 168.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.32/261.05 = 168.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.32x = 261.05 × 168.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.32x = 44,074.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,074.84/189.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.81

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