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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.50, 232.61 and 162.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.50, 232.61 and 162.42 is: 224.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.50 : 232.61 = 162.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.50/232.61 = 162.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.50x = 232.61 × 162.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.50x = 37,780.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,780.52/168.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.22

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