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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.46, 232.34 and 113.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.46, 232.34 and 113.18 is: 156.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.46 : 232.34 = 113.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.46/232.34 = 113.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.46x = 232.34 × 113.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.46x = 26,294.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,294.51/168.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.09

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