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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.84, 287.58 and 168.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.84, 287.58 and 168.60 is: 251.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.84 : 287.58 = 168.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.84/287.58 = 168.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.84x = 287.58 × 168.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.84x = 48,485.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,485.99/192.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.43

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