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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.69, 232.34 and 131.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.69, 232.34 and 131.97 is: 181.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.69 : 232.34 = 131.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.69/232.34 = 131.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.69x = 232.34 × 131.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.69x = 30,661.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,661.25/168.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.76

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