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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.70, 232.38 and 160.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.70, 232.38 and 160.49 is: 221.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.70 : 232.38 = 160.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.70/232.38 = 160.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.70x = 232.38 × 160.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.70x = 37,294.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,294.67/168.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.07

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