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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.81, 284.72 and 168.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.81, 284.72 and 168.21 is: 252.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.81 : 284.72 = 168.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.81/284.72 = 168.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.81x = 284.72 × 168.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.81x = 47,891.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,891.91/189.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.32

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