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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.77, 233.10 and 142.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.77, 233.10 and 142.63 is: 197.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.77 : 233.10 = 142.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.77/233.10 = 142.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.77x = 233.10 × 142.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.77x = 33,247.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,247.05/168.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.00

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