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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.18, 232.05 and 143.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.18, 232.05 and 143.37 is: 197.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.18 : 232.05 = 143.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.18/232.05 = 143.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.18x = 232.05 × 143.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.18x = 33,269.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,269.01/168.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.82

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