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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.71, 233.79 and 165.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.71, 233.79 and 165.47 is: 229.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.71 : 233.79 = 165.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.71/233.79 = 165.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.71x = 233.79 × 165.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.71x = 38,684.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,684.06/168.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.30

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