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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.98, 233.17 and 106.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.98, 233.17 and 106.85 is: 147.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.98 : 233.17 = 106.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.98/233.17 = 106.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.98x = 233.17 × 106.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.98x = 24,914.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,914.53/168.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.45

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