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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.03, 232.17 and 162.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.03, 232.17 and 162.20 is: 224.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.03 : 232.17 = 162.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.03/232.17 = 162.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.03x = 232.17 × 162.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.03x = 37,656.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,656.81/168.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.11

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