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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.12, 233.62 and 166.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.12, 233.62 and 166.44 is: 231.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.12 : 233.62 = 166.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.12/233.62 = 166.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.12x = 233.62 × 166.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.12x = 38,883.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,883.71/168.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.29

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