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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.72, 232.80 and 116.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.72, 232.80 and 116.96 is: 161.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.72 : 232.80 = 116.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.72/232.80 = 116.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.72x = 232.80 × 116.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.72x = 27,228.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,228.29/168.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.38

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