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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.16, 231.96 and 109.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.16, 231.96 and 109.84 is: 151.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.16 : 231.96 = 109.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.16/231.96 = 109.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.16x = 231.96 × 109.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.16x = 25,478.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,478.49/168.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.51

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