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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.65, 232.37 and 157.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.65, 232.37 and 157.10 is: 216.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.65 : 232.37 = 157.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.65/232.37 = 157.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.65x = 232.37 × 157.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.65x = 36,503.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,503.38/168.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.45

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