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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.76, 292.77 and 168.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.76, 292.77 and 168.03 is: 252.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.76 : 292.77 = 168.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.76/292.77 = 168.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.76x = 292.77 × 168.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.76x = 49,194.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,194.14/194.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.59

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