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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.49, 232.56 and 116.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.49, 232.56 and 116.21 is: 160.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.49 : 232.56 = 116.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.49/232.56 = 116.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.49x = 232.56 × 116.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.49x = 27,024.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,024.63/168.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.40

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