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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.84, 284.40 and 168.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.84, 284.40 and 168.24 is: 252.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.84 : 284.40 = 168.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.84/284.40 = 168.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.84x = 284.40 × 168.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.84x = 47,847.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,847.46/189.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.04

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