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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.71, 233.06 and 113.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.71, 233.06 and 113.42 is: 156.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.71 : 233.06 = 113.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.71/233.06 = 113.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.71x = 233.06 × 113.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.71x = 26,431.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,431.93/168.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.68

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