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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.34, 232.39 and 116.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.34, 232.39 and 116.16 is: 160.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.34 : 232.39 = 116.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.34/232.39 = 116.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.34x = 232.39 × 116.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.34x = 26,994.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,994.42/168.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.36

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