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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.32, 232.08 and 150.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.32, 232.08 and 150.08 is: 206.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.32 : 232.08 = 150.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.32/232.08 = 150.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.32x = 232.08 × 150.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.32x = 34,830.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,830.57/168.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.93

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