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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.16, 231.81 and 118.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.16, 231.81 and 118.96 is: 163.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.16 : 231.81 = 118.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.16/231.81 = 118.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.16x = 231.81 × 118.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.16x = 27,576.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,576.12/168.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.99

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