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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.08, 232.27 and 131.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.08, 232.27 and 131.17 is: 181.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.08 : 232.27 = 131.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.08/232.27 = 131.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.08x = 232.27 × 131.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.08x = 30,466.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,466.38/168.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.27

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