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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.31, 292.65 and 168.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.31, 292.65 and 168.13 is: 251.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.31 : 292.65 = 168.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.31/292.65 = 168.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.31x = 292.65 × 168.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.31x = 49,203.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,203.24/195.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.92

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