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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.32, 231.60 and 153.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.32, 231.60 and 153.44 is: 211.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.32 : 231.60 = 153.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.32/231.60 = 153.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.32x = 231.60 × 153.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.32x = 35,536.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,536.70/168.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.13

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