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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.89, 272.95 and 168.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.89, 272.95 and 168.18 is: 231.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.89 : 272.95 = 168.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.89/272.95 = 168.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.89x = 272.95 × 168.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.89x = 45,904.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,904.73/197.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.97

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