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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.16, 266.39 and 168.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.16, 266.39 and 168.55 is: 232.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.16 : 266.39 = 168.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.16/266.39 = 168.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.16x = 266.39 × 168.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.16x = 44,900.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,900.03/193.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.45

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