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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.20, 233.71 and 168.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.20, 233.71 and 168.20 is: 233.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.20 : 233.71 = 168.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.20/233.71 = 168.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.20x = 233.71 × 168.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.20x = 39,310.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,310.02/168.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.71

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