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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.56, 232.52 and 160.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.56, 232.52 and 160.56 is: 221.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.56 : 232.52 = 160.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.56/232.52 = 160.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.56x = 232.52 × 160.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.56x = 37,333.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,333.41/168.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.48

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