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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.75, 232.88 and 117.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.75, 232.88 and 117.03 is: 161.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.75 : 232.88 = 117.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.75/232.88 = 117.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.75x = 232.88 × 117.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.75x = 27,253.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,253.36/168.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.50

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