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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.63, 232.21 and 168.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.63, 232.21 and 168.12 is: 231.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.63 : 232.21 = 168.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.63/232.21 = 168.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.63x = 232.21 × 168.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.63x = 39,039.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,039.15/168.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.51

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