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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.59, 232.66 and 113.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.59, 232.66 and 113.35 is: 156.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.59 : 232.66 = 113.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.59/232.66 = 113.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.59x = 232.66 × 113.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.59x = 26,372.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,372.01/168.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.43

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