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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.28, 230.72 and 165.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.28, 230.72 and 165.04 is: 226.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.28 : 230.72 = 165.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.28/230.72 = 165.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.28x = 230.72 × 165.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.28x = 38,078.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,078.03/168.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.28

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