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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.72, 263.12 and 168.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.72, 263.12 and 168.80 is: 232.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.72 : 263.12 = 168.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.72/263.12 = 168.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.72x = 263.12 × 168.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.72x = 44,414.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,414.66/190.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.88

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