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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.27, 231.82 and 155.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.27, 231.82 and 155.71 is: 214.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.27 : 231.82 = 155.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.27/231.82 = 155.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.27x = 231.82 × 155.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.27x = 36,096.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,096.69/168.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.52

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