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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.61, 232.80 and 109.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.61, 232.80 and 109.68 is: 151.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.61 : 232.80 = 109.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.61/232.80 = 109.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.61x = 232.80 × 109.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.61x = 25,533.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,533.50/168.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.44

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