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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.86, 232.82 and 145.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.86, 232.82 and 145.51 is: 200.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.86 : 232.82 = 145.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.86/232.82 = 145.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.86x = 232.82 × 145.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.86x = 33,876.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,876.47/168.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.62

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