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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.08, 294.08 and 168.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.08, 294.08 and 168.52 is: 252.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.08 : 294.08 = 168.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.08/294.08 = 168.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.08x = 294.08 × 168.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.08x = 49,558.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,558.36/196.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.75

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