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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.10, 232.04 and 147.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.10, 232.04 and 147.60 is: 203.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.10 : 232.04 = 147.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.10/232.04 = 147.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.10x = 232.04 × 147.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.10x = 34,247.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,247.94/168.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.74

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