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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.50, 272.52 and 168.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.50, 272.52 and 168.11 is: 231.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.50 : 272.52 = 168.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.50/272.52 = 168.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.50x = 272.52 × 168.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.50x = 45,813.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,813.34/197.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.97

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