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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.65, 232.49 and 145.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.65, 232.49 and 145.23 is: 200.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.65 : 232.49 = 145.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.65/232.49 = 145.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.65x = 232.49 × 145.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.65x = 33,763.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,763.80/168.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.21

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