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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.66, 233.19 and 158.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.66, 233.19 and 158.31 is: 218.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.66 : 233.19 = 158.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.66/233.19 = 158.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.66x = 233.19 × 158.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.66x = 36,916.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,916.31/168.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.88

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