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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.63, 232.25 and 158.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.63, 232.25 and 158.70 is: 218.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.63 : 232.25 = 158.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.63/232.25 = 158.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.63x = 232.25 × 158.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.63x = 36,858.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,858.26/168.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.58

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