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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.10, 285.18 and 168.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.10, 285.18 and 168.64 is: 252.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.10 : 285.18 = 168.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.10/285.18 = 168.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.10x = 285.18 × 168.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.10x = 48,092.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,092.76/190.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.99

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