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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.63, 232.84 and 110.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.63, 232.84 and 110.51 is: 152.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.63 : 232.84 = 110.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.63/232.84 = 110.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.63x = 232.84 × 110.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.63x = 25,731.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,731.15/168.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.59

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