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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.70, 232.65 and 163.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.70, 232.65 and 163.90 is: 226.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.70 : 232.65 = 163.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.70/232.65 = 163.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.70x = 232.65 × 163.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.70x = 38,131.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,131.34/168.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.03

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