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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.55, 262.81 and 168.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.55, 262.81 and 168.44 is: 232.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.55 : 262.81 = 168.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.55/262.81 = 168.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.55x = 262.81 × 168.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.55x = 44,267.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,267.72/190.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.32

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