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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.18, 231.92 and 143.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.18, 231.92 and 143.70 is: 198.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.18 : 231.92 = 143.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.18/231.92 = 143.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.18x = 231.92 × 143.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.18x = 33,326.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,326.90/168.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.16

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