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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.70, 232.25 and 145.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.70, 232.25 and 145.69 is: 200.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.70 : 232.25 = 145.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.70/232.25 = 145.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.70x = 232.25 × 145.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.70x = 33,836.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,836.50/168.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.57

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