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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.73, 232.32 and 131.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.73, 232.32 and 131.83 is: 181.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.73 : 232.32 = 131.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.73/232.32 = 131.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.73x = 232.32 × 131.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.73x = 30,626.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,626.75/168.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.51

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