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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.61, 232.70 and 97.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.61, 232.70 and 97.73 is: 134.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.61 : 232.70 = 97.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.61/232.70 = 97.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.61x = 232.70 × 97.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.61x = 22,741.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,741.65/168.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.88

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