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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.11, 292.56 and 168.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.11, 292.56 and 168.18 is: 252.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.11 : 292.56 = 168.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.11/292.56 = 168.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.11x = 292.56 × 168.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.11x = 49,201.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,201.96/195.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.18

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