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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.97, 268.52 and 167.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.97, 268.52 and 167.33 is: 230.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.97 : 268.52 = 167.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.97/268.52 = 167.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.97x = 268.52 × 167.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.97x = 44,931.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,931.29/194.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.45

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