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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.16, 232.08 and 116.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.16, 232.08 and 116.32 is: 160.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.16 : 232.08 = 116.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.16/232.08 = 116.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.16x = 232.08 × 116.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.16x = 26,995.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,995.55/168.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.53

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