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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.17, 232.19 and 110.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.17, 232.19 and 110.05 is: 151.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.17 : 232.19 = 110.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.17/232.19 = 110.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.17x = 232.19 × 110.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.17x = 25,552.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,552.51/168.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.94

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