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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.50, 272.52 and 168.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.50, 272.52 and 168.12 is: 231.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.50 : 272.52 = 168.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.50/272.52 = 168.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.50x = 272.52 × 168.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.50x = 45,816.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,816.06/197.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.98

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