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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.56, 232.68 and 116.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.56, 232.68 and 116.84 is: 161.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.56 : 232.68 = 116.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.56/232.68 = 116.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.56x = 232.68 × 116.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.56x = 27,186.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,186.33/168.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.29

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