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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.86, 268.66 and 168.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.86, 268.66 and 168.54 is: 232.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.86 : 268.66 = 168.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.86/268.66 = 168.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.86x = 268.66 × 168.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.86x = 45,279.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,279.96/194.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.37

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