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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.17, 232.10 and 102.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.17, 232.10 and 102.71 is: 141.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.17 : 232.10 = 102.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.17/232.10 = 102.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.17x = 232.10 × 102.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.17x = 23,838.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,838.99/168.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.76

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