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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.46, 232.50 and 106.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.46, 232.50 and 106.32 is: 146.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.46 : 232.50 = 106.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.46/232.50 = 106.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.46x = 232.50 × 106.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.46x = 24,719.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,719.40/168.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.74

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