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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.37, 232.41 and 166.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.37, 232.41 and 166.15 is: 229.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.37 : 232.41 = 166.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.37/232.41 = 166.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.37x = 232.41 × 166.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.37x = 38,614.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,614.92/168.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.35

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