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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.15, 232.09 and 151.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.15, 232.09 and 151.75 is: 209.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.15 : 232.09 = 151.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.15/232.09 = 151.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.15x = 232.09 × 151.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.15x = 35,219.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,219.66/168.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.45

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