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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.12, 232.62 and 146.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.12, 232.62 and 146.36 is: 202.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.12 : 232.62 = 146.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.12/232.62 = 146.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.12x = 232.62 × 146.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.12x = 34,046.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,046.26/168.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.51

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