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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.28, 233.52 and 164.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.28, 233.52 and 164.44 is: 228.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.28 : 233.52 = 164.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.28/233.52 = 164.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.28x = 233.52 × 164.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.28x = 38,400.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,400.03/168.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.19

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