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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.26, 265.80 and 168.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.26, 265.80 and 168.72 is: 232.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.26 : 265.80 = 168.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.26/265.80 = 168.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.26x = 265.80 × 168.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.26x = 44,845.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,845.78/193.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.05

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