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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.76, 233.08 and 116.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.76, 233.08 and 116.92 is: 161.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.76 : 233.08 = 116.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.76/233.08 = 116.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.76x = 233.08 × 116.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.76x = 27,251.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,251.71/168.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.48

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