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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.05, 232.06 and 115.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.05, 232.06 and 115.58 is: 159.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.05 : 232.06 = 115.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.05/232.06 = 115.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.05x = 232.06 × 115.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.05x = 26,821.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,821.79/168.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.60

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