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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.08, 231.48 and 164.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.08, 231.48 and 164.50 is: 226.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.08 : 231.48 = 164.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.08/231.48 = 164.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.08x = 231.48 × 164.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.08x = 38,078.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,078.46/168.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.55

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