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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.19, 231.99 and 146.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.19, 231.99 and 146.32 is: 201.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.19 : 231.99 = 146.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.19/231.99 = 146.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.19x = 231.99 × 146.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.19x = 33,944.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,944.78/168.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.82

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