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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.66, 232.71 and 160.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.66, 232.71 and 160.14 is: 220.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.66 : 232.71 = 160.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.66/232.71 = 160.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.66x = 232.71 × 160.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.66x = 37,266.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,266.18/168.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.95

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