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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.33, 232.29 and 110.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.33, 232.29 and 110.10 is: 151.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.33 : 232.29 = 110.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.33/232.29 = 110.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.33x = 232.29 × 110.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.33x = 25,575.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,575.13/168.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.93

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