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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.52, 232.62 and 116.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.52, 232.62 and 116.84 is: 161.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.52 : 232.62 = 116.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.52/232.62 = 116.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.52x = 232.62 × 116.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.52x = 27,179.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,179.32/168.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.28

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