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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.23, 232.17 and 102.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.23, 232.17 and 102.73 is: 141.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.23 : 232.17 = 102.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.23/232.17 = 102.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.23x = 232.17 × 102.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.23x = 23,850.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,850.82/168.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.78

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