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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.41, 232.26 and 110.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.41, 232.26 and 110.18 is: 151.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.41 : 232.26 = 110.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.41/232.26 = 110.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.41x = 232.26 × 110.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.41x = 25,590.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,590.41/168.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.95

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