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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.10, 235.50 and 168.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.10, 235.50 and 168.10 is: 235.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.10 : 235.50 = 168.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.10/235.50 = 168.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.10x = 235.50 × 168.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.10x = 39,587.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,587.55/168.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.50

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