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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.52, 232.52 and 110.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.52, 232.52 and 110.26 is: 152.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.52 : 232.52 = 110.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.52/232.52 = 110.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.52x = 232.52 × 110.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.52x = 25,637.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,637.66/168.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.13

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