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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.32, 231.76 and 143.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.32, 231.76 and 143.38 is: 197.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.32 : 231.76 = 143.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.32/231.76 = 143.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.32x = 231.76 × 143.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.32x = 33,230.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,230.22/168.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.42

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