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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.70, 232.77 and 142.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.70, 232.77 and 142.58 is: 196.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.70 : 232.77 = 142.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.70/232.77 = 142.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.70x = 232.77 × 142.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.70x = 33,188.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,188.35/168.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.73

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