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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.13, 232.23 and 152.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.13, 232.23 and 152.54 is: 210.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.13 : 232.23 = 152.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.13/232.23 = 152.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.13x = 232.23 × 152.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.13x = 35,424.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,424.36/168.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.70

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