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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168, 231.75 and 156.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168, 231.75 and 156.26 is: 215.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168 : 231.75 = 156.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168/231.75 = 156.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168x = 231.75 × 156.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168x = 36,213.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,213.26/168
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.56

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