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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.35, 232.27 and 115.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.35, 232.27 and 115.09 is: 158.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.35 : 232.27 = 115.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.35/232.27 = 115.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.35x = 232.27 × 115.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.35x = 26,731.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,731.09/168.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.79

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