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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.48, 232.48 and 133.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.48, 232.48 and 133.60 is: 184.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.48 : 232.48 = 133.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.48/232.48 = 133.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.48x = 232.48 × 133.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.48x = 31,059.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,059.33/168.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.35

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