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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.16, 291.93 and 168.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.16, 291.93 and 168.43 is: 251.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.16 : 291.93 = 168.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.16/291.93 = 168.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.16x = 291.93 × 168.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.16x = 49,169.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,169.77/195.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.95

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