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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.70, 232.68 and 110.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.70, 232.68 and 110.38 is: 152.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.70 : 232.68 = 110.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.70/232.68 = 110.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.70x = 232.68 × 110.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.70x = 25,683.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,683.22/168.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.24

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