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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.23, 250.85 and 143.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.23, 250.85 and 143.62 is: 214.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.23 : 250.85 = 143.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.23/250.85 = 143.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.23x = 250.85 × 143.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.23x = 36,027.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,027.41/168.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.16

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