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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.67, 232.63 and 109.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.67, 232.63 and 109.60 is: 151.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.67 : 232.63 = 109.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.67/232.63 = 109.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.67x = 232.63 × 109.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.67x = 25,495.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,495.08/168.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.15

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