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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.77, 232.80 and 148.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.77, 232.80 and 148.03 is: 204.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.77 : 232.80 = 148.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.77/232.80 = 148.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.77x = 232.80 × 148.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.77x = 34,461.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,461.38/168.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.19

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