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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.23, 232.06 and 118.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.23, 232.06 and 118.41 is: 163.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.23 : 232.06 = 118.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.23/232.06 = 118.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.23x = 232.06 × 118.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.23x = 27,478.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,478.22/168.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.34

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