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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.91, 272.51 and 168.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.91, 272.51 and 168.35 is: 231.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.91 : 272.51 = 168.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.91/272.51 = 168.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.91x = 272.51 × 168.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.91x = 45,874.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,874.85/197.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.80

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