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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.61, 232.66 and 113.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.61, 232.66 and 113.34 is: 156.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.61 : 232.66 = 113.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.61/232.66 = 113.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.61x = 232.66 × 113.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.61x = 26,369.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,369.68/168.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.39

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