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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.62, 290.18 and 168.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.62, 290.18 and 168.82 is: 253.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.62 : 290.18 = 168.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.62/290.18 = 168.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.62x = 290.18 × 168.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.62x = 48,987.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,987.88/193.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.01

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