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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.56, 232.54 and 156.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.56, 232.54 and 156.98 is: 216.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.56 : 232.54 = 156.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.56/232.54 = 156.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.56x = 232.54 × 156.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.56x = 36,502.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,502.57/168.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.56

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