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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.97, 243.29 and 168.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.97, 243.29 and 168.32 is: 232.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.97 : 243.29 = 168.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.97/243.29 = 168.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.97x = 243.29 × 168.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.97x = 40,951.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,951.60/175.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.72

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