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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.33, 232.43 and 110.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.33, 232.43 and 110.19 is: 152.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.33 : 232.43 = 110.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.33/232.43 = 110.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.33x = 232.43 × 110.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.33x = 25,610.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,610.91/168.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.15

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