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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.74, 232.86 and 113.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.74, 232.86 and 113.46 is: 156.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.74 : 232.86 = 113.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.74/232.86 = 113.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.74x = 232.86 × 113.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.74x = 26,420.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,420.30/168.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.57

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