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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.27, 232.34 and 159.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.27, 232.34 and 159.61 is: 220.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.27 : 232.34 = 159.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.27/232.34 = 159.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.27x = 232.34 × 159.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.27x = 37,083.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,083.79/168.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.38

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