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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.08, 266.43 and 168.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.08, 266.43 and 168.51 is: 232.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.08 : 266.43 = 168.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.08/266.43 = 168.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.08x = 266.43 × 168.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.08x = 44,896.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,896.12/193.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.53

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