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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.79, 264.74 and 168.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.79, 264.74 and 168.50 is: 232.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.79 : 264.74 = 168.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.79/264.74 = 168.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.79x = 264.74 × 168.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.79x = 44,608.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,608.51/191.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.59

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