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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.40, 233.04 and 164.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.40, 233.04 and 164.35 is: 227.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.40 : 233.04 = 164.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.40/233.04 = 164.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.40x = 233.04 × 164.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.40x = 38,300.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,300.12/168.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.44

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