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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.50, 232.64 and 118.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.50, 232.64 and 118.77 is: 163.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.50 : 232.64 = 118.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.50/232.64 = 118.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.50x = 232.64 × 118.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.50x = 27,630.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,630.06/168.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.98

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