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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.24, 292.08 and 168.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.24, 292.08 and 168.52 is: 252.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.24 : 292.08 = 168.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.24/292.08 = 168.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.24x = 292.08 × 168.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.24x = 49,221.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,221.32/195.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.11

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