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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.21, 292.61 and 168.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.21, 292.61 and 168.27 is: 252.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.21 : 292.61 = 168.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.21/292.61 = 168.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.21x = 292.61 × 168.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.21x = 49,236.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,236.64/195.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.22

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