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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.50, 232.53 and 116.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.50, 232.53 and 116.78 is: 161.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.50 : 232.53 = 116.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.50/232.53 = 116.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.50x = 232.53 × 116.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.50x = 27,154.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,154.85/168.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.16

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