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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.40, 232.37 and 94.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.40, 232.37 and 94.71 is: 130.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.40 : 232.37 = 94.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.40/232.37 = 94.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.40x = 232.37 × 94.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.40x = 22,007.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,007.76/168.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.69

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