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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.37, 266.72 and 168.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.37, 266.72 and 168.86 is: 232.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.37 : 266.72 = 168.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.37/266.72 = 168.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.37x = 266.72 × 168.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.37x = 45,038.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,038.16/193.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.92

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