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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.66, 262.98 and 168.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.66, 262.98 and 168.64 is: 232.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.66 : 262.98 = 168.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.66/262.98 = 168.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.66x = 262.98 × 168.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.66x = 44,348.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,348.95/190.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.61

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