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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.90, 292.34 and 168.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.90, 292.34 and 168.47 is: 252.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.90 : 292.34 = 168.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.90/292.34 = 168.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.90x = 292.34 × 168.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.90x = 49,250.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,250.52/194.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.70

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