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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.66, 232.80 and 110.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.66, 232.80 and 110.45 is: 152.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.66 : 232.80 = 110.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.66/232.80 = 110.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.66x = 232.80 × 110.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.66x = 25,712.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,712.76/168.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.45

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