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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.86, 232.47 and 146.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.86, 232.47 and 146.94 is: 202.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.86 : 232.47 = 146.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.86/232.47 = 146.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.86x = 232.47 × 146.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.86x = 34,159.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,159.14/168.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.29

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