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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.63, 232.70 and 147.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.63, 232.70 and 147.92 is: 204.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.63 : 232.70 = 147.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.63/232.70 = 147.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.63x = 232.70 × 147.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.63x = 34,419.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,419.08/168.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.11

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