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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.67, 232.59 and 144.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.67, 232.59 and 144.19 is: 198.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.67 : 232.59 = 144.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.67/232.59 = 144.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.67x = 232.59 × 144.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.67x = 33,537.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,537.15/168.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.83

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