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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.24, 232.20 and 148.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.24, 232.20 and 148.80 is: 205.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.24 : 232.20 = 148.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.24/232.20 = 148.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.24x = 232.20 × 148.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.24x = 34,551.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,551.36/168.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.37

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