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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.41, 232.49 and 115.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.41, 232.49 and 115.97 is: 160.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.41 : 232.49 = 115.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.41/232.49 = 115.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.41x = 232.49 × 115.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.41x = 26,960.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,960.12/168.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.09

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