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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.78, 265.41 and 168.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.78, 265.41 and 168.09 is: 231.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.78 : 265.41 = 168.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.78/265.41 = 168.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.78x = 265.41 × 168.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.78x = 44,612.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,612.77/192.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.42

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