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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.29, 232 and 131.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.29, 232 and 131.02 is: 180.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.29 : 232 = 131.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.29/232 = 131.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.29x = 232 × 131.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.29x = 30,396.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,396.64/168.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.62

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