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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.82, 233.13 and 159.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.82, 233.13 and 159.73 is: 220.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.82 : 233.13 = 159.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.82/233.13 = 159.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.82x = 233.13 × 159.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.82x = 37,237.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,237.85/168.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.58

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