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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.47, 267.57 and 168.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.47, 267.57 and 168.16 is: 231.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.47 : 267.57 = 168.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.47/267.57 = 168.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.47x = 267.57 × 168.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.47x = 44,995.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,995.11/194.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.37

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