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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.78, 232.83 and 113.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.78, 232.83 and 113.60 is: 156.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.78 : 232.83 = 113.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.78/232.83 = 113.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.78x = 232.83 × 113.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.78x = 26,448.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,448.32/168.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.71

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