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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.20, 232.25 and 147.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.20, 232.25 and 147.72 is: 203.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.20 : 232.25 = 147.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.20/232.25 = 147.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.20x = 232.25 × 147.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.20x = 34,307.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,307.23/168.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.97

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