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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.62, 232.86 and 155.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.62, 232.86 and 155.86 is: 215.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.62 : 232.86 = 155.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.62/232.86 = 155.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.62x = 232.86 × 155.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.62x = 36,293.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,293.56/168.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.24

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