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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.34, 268.47 and 168.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.34, 268.47 and 168.42 is: 232.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.34 : 268.47 = 168.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.34/268.47 = 168.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.34x = 268.47 × 168.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.34x = 45,215.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,215.72/194.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.66

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