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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.32, 267 and 168.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.32, 267 and 168.72 is: 233.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.32 : 267 = 168.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.32/267 = 168.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.32x = 267 × 168.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.32x = 45,048.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,048.24/193.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.02

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