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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.66, 232.38 and 164.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.66, 232.38 and 164.34 is: 226.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.66 : 232.38 = 164.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.66/232.38 = 164.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.66x = 232.38 × 164.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.66x = 38,189.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,189.33/168.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.43

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