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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.16, 232.12 and 163.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.16, 232.12 and 163.04 is: 225.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.16 : 232.12 = 163.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.16/232.12 = 163.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.16x = 232.12 × 163.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.16x = 37,844.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,844.84/168.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.05

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