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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.82, 268.27 and 168.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.82, 268.27 and 168.55 is: 232.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.82 : 268.27 = 168.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.82/268.27 = 168.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.82x = 268.27 × 168.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.82x = 45,216.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,216.91/194.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.10

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