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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.49, 231.82 and 163.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.49, 231.82 and 163.63 is: 225.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.49 : 231.82 = 163.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.49/231.82 = 163.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.49x = 231.82 × 163.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.49x = 37,932.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,932.71/168.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.13

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