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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.17, 232.08 and 94.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.17, 232.08 and 94.49 is: 130.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.17 : 232.08 = 94.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.17/232.08 = 94.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.17x = 232.08 × 94.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.17x = 21,929.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,929.24/168.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.40

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