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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.47, 232.49 and 110.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.47, 232.49 and 110.35 is: 152.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.47 : 232.49 = 110.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.47/232.49 = 110.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.47x = 232.49 × 110.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.47x = 25,655.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,655.22/168.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.28

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