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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.17, 232.13 and 112.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.17, 232.13 and 112.91 is: 155.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.17 : 232.13 = 112.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.17/232.13 = 112.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.17x = 232.13 × 112.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.17x = 26,208.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,208.92/168.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.85

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