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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.10, 232.01 and 157.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.10, 232.01 and 157.12 is: 216.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.10 : 232.01 = 157.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.10/232.01 = 157.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.10x = 232.01 × 157.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.10x = 36,452.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,452.63/168.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.85

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