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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.17, 231.46 and 161.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.17, 231.46 and 161.96 is: 222.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.17 : 231.46 = 161.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.17/231.46 = 161.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.17x = 231.46 × 161.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.17x = 37,485.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,485.70/168.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.91

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