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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.58, 232.03 and 151.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.58, 232.03 and 151.27 is: 208.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.58 : 232.03 = 151.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.58/232.03 = 151.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.58x = 232.03 × 151.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.58x = 35,098.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,098.15/168.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.20

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