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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.05, 231.66 and 147.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.05, 231.66 and 147.53 is: 203.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.05 : 231.66 = 147.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.05/231.66 = 147.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.05x = 231.66 × 147.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.05x = 34,175.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,175.64/168.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.37

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