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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.36, 287.05 and 168.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.36, 287.05 and 168.69 is: 253.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.36 : 287.05 = 168.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.36/287.05 = 168.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.36x = 287.05 × 168.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.36x = 48,422.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,422.46/191.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.04

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