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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.34, 232.28 and 94.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.34, 232.28 and 94.63 is: 130.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.34 : 232.28 = 94.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.34/232.28 = 94.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.34x = 232.28 × 94.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.34x = 21,979.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,979.60/168.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.57

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