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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.45, 284.22 and 168.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.45, 284.22 and 168.03 is: 252.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.45 : 284.22 = 168.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.45/284.22 = 168.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.45x = 284.22 × 168.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.45x = 47,757.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,757.49/189.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.08

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