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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.70, 232.07 and 162.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.70, 232.07 and 162.04 is: 222.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.70 : 232.07 = 162.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.70/232.07 = 162.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.70x = 232.07 × 162.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.70x = 37,602.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,602.65/168.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.90

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