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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.55, 232.62 and 161.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.55, 232.62 and 161.26 is: 222.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.55 : 232.62 = 161.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.55/232.62 = 161.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.55x = 232.62 × 161.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.55x = 37,512.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,512.30/168.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.56

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