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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.51, 266.38 and 168.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.51, 266.38 and 168.01 is: 232.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.51 : 266.38 = 168.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.51/266.38 = 168.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.51x = 266.38 × 168.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.51x = 44,753.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,753.42/192.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.47

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