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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.90, 233.85 and 165.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.90, 233.85 and 165.70 is: 229.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.90 : 233.85 = 165.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.90/233.85 = 165.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.90x = 233.85 × 165.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.90x = 38,748.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,748.95/168.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.42

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