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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.52, 232.32 and 166.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.52, 232.32 and 166.06 is: 228.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.52 : 232.32 = 166.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.52/232.32 = 166.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.52x = 232.32 × 166.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.52x = 38,579.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,579.06/168.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.93

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