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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.47, 232.18 and 131.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.47, 232.18 and 131.57 is: 181.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.47 : 232.18 = 131.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.47/232.18 = 131.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.47x = 232.18 × 131.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.47x = 30,547.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,547.92/168.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.33

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