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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.18, 232.16 and 141.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.18, 232.16 and 141.58 is: 195.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.18 : 232.16 = 141.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.18/232.16 = 141.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.18x = 232.16 × 141.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.18x = 32,869.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,869.21/168.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.44

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