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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.90, 233.73 and 164.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.90, 233.73 and 164.85 is: 228.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.90 : 233.73 = 164.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.90/233.73 = 164.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.90x = 233.73 × 164.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.90x = 38,530.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,530.39/168.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.13

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