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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.97, 233.04 and 147.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.97, 233.04 and 147.10 is: 202.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.97 : 233.04 = 147.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.97/233.04 = 147.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.97x = 233.04 × 147.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.97x = 34,280.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,280.18/168.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.88

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