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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.67, 232.68 and 113.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.67, 232.68 and 113.41 is: 156.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.67 : 232.68 = 113.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.67/232.68 = 113.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.67x = 232.68 × 113.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.67x = 26,388.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,388.24/168.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.45

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