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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.30, 231.93 and 157.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.30, 231.93 and 157.14 is: 216.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.30 : 231.93 = 157.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.30/231.93 = 157.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.30x = 231.93 × 157.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.30x = 36,445.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,445.48/168.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.55

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