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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.96, 232.68 and 143.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.96, 232.68 and 143.04 is: 196.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.96 : 232.68 = 143.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.96/232.68 = 143.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.96x = 232.68 × 143.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.96x = 33,282.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,282.55/168.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.98

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