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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.96, 232.92 and 159.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.96, 232.92 and 159.84 is: 220.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.96 : 232.92 = 159.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.96/232.92 = 159.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.96x = 232.92 × 159.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.96x = 37,229.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,229.93/168.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.35

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