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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.29, 288.53 and 168.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.29, 288.53 and 168.99 is: 252.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.29 : 288.53 = 168.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.29/288.53 = 168.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.29x = 288.53 × 168.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.29x = 48,758.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,758.68/193.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.26

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