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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.66, 232.56 and 162.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.66, 232.56 and 162.72 is: 224.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.66 : 232.56 = 162.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.66/232.56 = 162.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.66x = 232.56 × 162.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.66x = 37,842.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,842.16/168.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.37

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