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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.74, 288.54 and 168.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.74, 288.54 and 168.74 is: 252.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.74 : 288.54 = 168.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.74/288.54 = 168.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.74x = 288.54 × 168.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.74x = 48,688.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,688.24/192.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.61

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