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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.16, 232.32 and 116.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.16, 232.32 and 116.56 is: 161.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.16 : 232.32 = 116.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.16/232.32 = 116.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.16x = 232.32 × 116.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.16x = 27,079.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,079.22/168.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.03

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