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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.26, 232.20 and 110.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.26, 232.20 and 110.08 is: 151.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.26 : 232.20 = 110.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.26/232.20 = 110.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.26x = 232.20 × 110.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.26x = 25,560.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,560.58/168.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.91

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