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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.94, 233.58 and 154.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.94, 233.58 and 154.36 is: 213.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.94 : 233.58 = 154.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.94/233.58 = 154.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.94x = 233.58 × 154.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.94x = 36,055.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,055.41/168.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.42

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