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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.55, 232.36 and 166.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.55, 232.36 and 166.24 is: 229.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.55 : 232.36 = 166.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.55/232.36 = 166.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.55x = 232.36 × 166.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.55x = 38,627.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,627.69/168.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.17

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