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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.06, 232.17 and 162.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.06, 232.17 and 162.93 is: 225.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.06 : 232.17 = 162.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.06/232.17 = 162.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.06x = 232.17 × 162.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.06x = 37,827.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,827.46/168.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.08

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