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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.45, 231.89 and 160.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.45, 231.89 and 160.71 is: 221.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.45 : 231.89 = 160.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.45/231.89 = 160.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.45x = 231.89 × 160.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.45x = 37,266.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,266.28/168.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.24

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