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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.96, 233.16 and 145.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.96, 233.16 and 145.61 is: 200.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.96 : 233.16 = 145.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.96/233.16 = 145.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.96x = 233.16 × 145.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.96x = 33,949.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,949.26/168.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.93

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