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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.90, 234.28 and 156.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.90, 234.28 and 156.74 is: 217.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.90 : 234.28 = 156.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.90/234.28 = 156.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.90x = 234.28 × 156.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.90x = 36,721.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,721.05/168.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.41

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