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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.63, 232.44 and 118.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.63, 232.44 and 118.86 is: 163.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.63 : 232.44 = 118.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.63/232.44 = 118.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.63x = 232.44 × 118.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.63x = 27,627.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,627.82/168.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.84

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