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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.72, 232.38 and 155.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.72, 232.38 and 155.73 is: 214.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.72 : 232.38 = 155.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.72/232.38 = 155.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.72x = 232.38 × 155.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.72x = 36,188.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,188.54/168.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.49

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