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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.21, 231.99 and 159.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.21, 231.99 and 159.09 is: 219.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.21 : 231.99 = 159.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.21/231.99 = 159.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.21x = 231.99 × 159.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.21x = 36,907.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,907.29/168.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.41

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