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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.33, 232.05 and 118.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.33, 232.05 and 118.39 is: 163.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.33 : 232.05 = 118.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.33/232.05 = 118.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.33x = 232.05 × 118.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.33x = 27,471.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,471.24/168.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.20

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