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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.04, 232.23 and 146.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.04, 232.23 and 146.44 is: 202.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.04 : 232.23 = 146.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.04/232.23 = 146.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.04x = 232.23 × 146.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.04x = 34,007.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,007.76/168.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.38

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