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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.16, 231.90 and 165.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.16, 231.90 and 165.40 is: 228.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.16 : 231.90 = 165.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.16/231.90 = 165.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.16x = 231.90 × 165.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.16x = 38,356.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,356.26/168.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.09

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