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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168, 231.96 and 133.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168, 231.96 and 133.68 is: 184.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168 : 231.96 = 133.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168/231.96 = 133.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168x = 231.96 × 133.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168x = 31,008.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,008.41/168
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.57

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