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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.22, 252.33 and 143.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.22, 252.33 and 143.62 is: 215.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.22 : 252.33 = 143.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.22/252.33 = 143.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.22x = 252.33 × 143.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.22x = 36,239.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,239.63/168.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.43

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