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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.06, 288.18 and 168.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.06, 288.18 and 168.52 is: 254.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.06 : 288.18 = 168.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.06/288.18 = 168.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.06x = 288.18 × 168.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.06x = 48,564.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,564.09/191.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.18

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