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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.08, 294.06 and 168.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.08, 294.06 and 168.42 is: 252.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.08 : 294.06 = 168.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.08/294.06 = 168.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.08x = 294.06 × 168.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.08x = 49,525.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,525.59/196.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.58

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