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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.37, 264.39 and 168.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.37, 264.39 and 168.12 is: 232.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.37 : 264.39 = 168.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.37/264.39 = 168.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.37x = 264.39 × 168.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.37x = 44,449.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,449.25/191.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.27

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