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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.77, 233.02 and 148.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.77, 233.02 and 148.95 is: 205.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.77 : 233.02 = 148.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.77/233.02 = 148.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.77x = 233.02 × 148.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.77x = 34,708.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,708.52/168.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.65

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