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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.54, 232.38 and 147.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.54, 232.38 and 147.84 is: 203.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.54 : 232.38 = 147.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.54/232.38 = 147.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.54x = 232.38 × 147.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.54x = 34,355.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,355.06/168.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.84

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