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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.37, 232.49 and 115.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.37, 232.49 and 115.89 is: 160.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.37 : 232.49 = 115.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.37/232.49 = 115.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.37x = 232.49 × 115.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.37x = 26,942.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,942.69/168.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.03

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