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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.52, 231.96 and 155.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.52, 231.96 and 155.56 is: 214.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.52 : 231.96 = 155.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.52/231.96 = 155.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.52x = 231.96 × 155.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.52x = 36,083.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,083.70/168.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.12

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