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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.64, 232.60 and 113.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.64, 232.60 and 113.32 is: 156.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.64 : 232.60 = 113.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.64/232.60 = 113.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.64x = 232.60 × 113.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.64x = 26,358.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,358.23/168.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.30

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