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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.78, 232.71 and 148.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.78, 232.71 and 148.26 is: 204.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.78 : 232.71 = 148.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.78/232.71 = 148.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.78x = 232.71 × 148.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.78x = 34,501.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,501.58/168.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.42

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