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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.59, 272.63 and 168.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.59, 272.63 and 168.20 is: 232.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.59 : 272.63 = 168.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.59/272.63 = 168.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.59x = 272.63 × 168.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.59x = 45,856.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,856.37/197.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.08

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