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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.44, 232.62 and 134.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.44, 232.62 and 134.20 is: 185.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.44 : 232.62 = 134.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.44/232.62 = 134.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.44x = 232.62 × 134.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.44x = 31,217.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,217.60/168.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.33

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