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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.03, 232.18 and 161.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.03, 232.18 and 161.98 is: 223.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.03 : 232.18 = 161.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.03/232.18 = 161.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.03x = 232.18 × 161.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.03x = 37,608.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,608.52/168.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.82

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