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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.43, 232.45 and 94.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.43, 232.45 and 94.77 is: 130.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.43 : 232.45 = 94.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.43/232.45 = 94.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.43x = 232.45 × 94.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.43x = 22,029.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,029.29/168.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.79

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