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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.59, 233.08 and 161.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.59, 233.08 and 161.33 is: 223.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.59 : 233.08 = 161.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.59/233.08 = 161.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.59x = 233.08 × 161.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.59x = 37,602.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,602.80/168.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.04

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