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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.50, 232.54 and 116.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.50, 232.54 and 116.76 is: 161.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.50 : 232.54 = 116.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.50/232.54 = 116.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.50x = 232.54 × 116.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.50x = 27,151.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,151.37/168.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.14

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