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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.67, 232.88 and 110.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.67, 232.88 and 110.55 is: 152.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.67 : 232.88 = 110.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.67/232.88 = 110.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.67x = 232.88 × 110.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.67x = 25,744.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,744.88/168.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.63

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