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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.29, 295.32 and 168.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.29, 295.32 and 168.13 is: 251.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.29 : 295.32 = 168.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.29/295.32 = 168.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.29x = 295.32 × 168.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.29x = 49,652.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,652.15/197.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.67

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