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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.19, 231.59 and 143.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.19, 231.59 and 143.57 is: 197.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.19 : 231.59 = 143.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.19/231.59 = 143.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.19x = 231.59 × 143.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.19x = 33,248.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,248.66/168.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.69

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