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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.38, 232.46 and 110.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.38, 232.46 and 110.20 is: 152.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.38 : 232.46 = 110.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.38/232.46 = 110.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.38x = 232.46 × 110.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.38x = 25,617.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,617.09/168.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.14

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