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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.28, 231.39 and 143.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.28, 231.39 and 143.68 is: 197.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.28 : 231.39 = 143.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.28/231.39 = 143.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.28x = 231.39 × 143.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.28x = 33,244.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,244.56/168.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.56

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