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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.12, 288.96 and 168.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.12, 288.96 and 168.64 is: 252.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.12 : 288.96 = 168.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.12/288.96 = 168.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.12x = 288.96 × 168.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.12x = 48,730.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,730.21/193.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.33

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