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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.26, 267.40 and 168.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.26, 267.40 and 168.78 is: 233.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.26 : 267.40 = 168.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.26/267.40 = 168.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.26x = 267.40 × 168.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.26x = 45,131.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,131.77/193.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.53

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