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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.95, 232.41 and 162.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.95, 232.41 and 162.29 is: 223.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.95 : 232.41 = 162.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.95/232.41 = 162.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.95x = 232.41 × 162.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.95x = 37,716.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,716.66/168.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.25

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