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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.40, 261.18 and 168.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.40, 261.18 and 168.64 is: 232.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.40 : 261.18 = 168.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.40/261.18 = 168.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.40x = 261.18 × 168.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.40x = 44,045.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,045.40/189.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.55

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