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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.23, 232.58 and 166.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.23, 232.58 and 166.69 is: 230.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.23 : 232.58 = 166.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.23/232.58 = 166.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.23x = 232.58 × 166.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.23x = 38,768.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,768.51/168.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.45

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