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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.60, 232.80 and 152.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.60, 232.80 and 152.16 is: 210.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.60 : 232.80 = 152.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.60/232.80 = 152.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.60x = 232.80 × 152.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.60x = 35,422.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,422.85/168.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.10

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