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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.01, 286.53 and 168.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.01, 286.53 and 168.35 is: 252.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.01 : 286.53 = 168.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.01/286.53 = 168.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.01x = 286.53 × 168.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.01x = 48,237.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,237.33/191.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.54

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