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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.36, 231.72 and 147.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.36, 231.72 and 147.69 is: 203.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.36 : 231.72 = 147.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.36/231.72 = 147.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.36x = 231.72 × 147.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.36x = 34,222.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,222.73/168.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.27

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