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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.42, 232.53 and 112.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.42, 232.53 and 112.46 is: 155.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.42 : 232.53 = 112.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.42/232.53 = 112.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.42x = 232.53 × 112.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.42x = 26,150.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,150.32/168.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.27

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