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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.60, 266.04 and 168.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.60, 266.04 and 168.36 is: 232.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.60 : 266.04 = 168.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.60/266.04 = 168.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.60x = 266.04 × 168.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.60x = 44,790.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,790.49/192.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.56

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