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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.96, 234.34 and 162.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.96, 234.34 and 162.81 is: 225.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.96 : 234.34 = 162.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.96/234.34 = 162.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.96x = 234.34 × 162.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.96x = 38,152.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,152.90/168.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.81

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