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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.04, 260.83 and 168.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.04, 260.83 and 168.84 is: 231.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.04 : 260.83 = 168.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.04/260.83 = 168.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.04x = 260.83 × 168.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.04x = 44,038.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,038.54/190.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.73

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