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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.70, 168.56 and 116.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.70, 168.56 and 116.70 is: 168.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.70 : 168.56 = 116.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.70/168.56 = 116.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.70x = 168.56 × 116.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.70x = 19,670.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,670.95/116.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.56

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