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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.02, 231.65 and 157.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.02, 231.65 and 157.99 is: 217.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.02 : 231.65 = 157.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.02/231.65 = 157.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.02x = 231.65 × 157.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.02x = 36,598.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,598.38/168.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.82

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