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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.72, 261.90 and 168.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.72, 261.90 and 168.84 is: 233.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.72 : 261.90 = 168.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.72/261.90 = 168.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.72x = 261.90 × 168.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.72x = 44,219.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,219.20/189.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.08

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