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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.38, 232.47 and 110.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.38, 232.47 and 110.18 is: 152.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.38 : 232.47 = 110.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.38/232.47 = 110.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.38x = 232.47 × 110.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.38x = 25,613.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,613.54/168.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.12

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