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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.92, 232.32 and 154.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.92, 232.32 and 154.76 is: 212.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.92 : 232.32 = 154.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.92/232.32 = 154.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.92x = 232.32 × 154.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.92x = 35,953.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,953.84/168.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.85

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