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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.75, 232.92 and 116.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.75, 232.92 and 116.37 is: 160.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.75 : 232.92 = 116.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.75/232.92 = 116.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.75x = 232.92 × 116.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.75x = 27,104.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,104.90/168.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.62

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