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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.65, 232.83 and 109.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.65, 232.83 and 109.73 is: 151.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.65 : 232.83 = 109.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.65/232.83 = 109.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.65x = 232.83 × 109.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.65x = 25,547.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,547.27/168.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.48

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