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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.68, 232.88 and 110.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.68, 232.88 and 110.56 is: 152.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.68 : 232.88 = 110.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.68/232.88 = 110.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.68x = 232.88 × 110.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.68x = 25,747.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,747.21/168.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.64

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