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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.59, 232.79 and 116.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.59, 232.79 and 116.20 is: 160.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.59 : 232.79 = 116.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.59/232.79 = 116.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.59x = 232.79 × 116.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.59x = 27,049.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,049.91/168.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.45

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