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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168, 231.32 and 147.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168, 231.32 and 147.16 is: 202.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168 : 231.32 = 147.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168/231.32 = 147.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168x = 231.32 × 147.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168x = 34,041.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,041.05/168
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.63

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