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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.99, 232.71 and 165.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.99, 232.71 and 165.54 is: 227.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.99 : 232.71 = 165.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.99/232.71 = 165.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.99x = 232.71 × 165.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.99x = 38,523.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,523.07/168.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.97

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