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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.62, 232.62 and 110.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.62, 232.62 and 110.30 is: 152.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.62 : 232.62 = 110.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.62/232.62 = 110.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.62x = 232.62 × 110.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.62x = 25,657.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,657.99/168.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.16

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