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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.93, 233.31 and 166.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.93, 233.31 and 166.65 is: 230.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.93 : 233.31 = 166.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.93/233.31 = 166.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.93x = 233.31 × 166.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.93x = 38,880.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,880.28/168.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.16

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