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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.61, 232.68 and 113.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.61, 232.68 and 113.26 is: 156.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.61 : 232.68 = 113.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.61/232.68 = 113.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.61x = 232.68 × 113.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.61x = 26,353.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,353.34/168.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.30

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