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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.64, 232.92 and 146.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.64, 232.92 and 146.80 is: 202.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.64 : 232.92 = 146.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.64/232.92 = 146.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.64x = 232.92 × 146.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.64x = 34,192.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,192.66/168.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.76

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