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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.74, 232.88 and 109.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.74, 232.88 and 109.79 is: 151.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.74 : 232.88 = 109.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.74/232.88 = 109.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.74x = 232.88 × 109.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.74x = 25,566.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,566.18/168.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.52

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