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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.78, 232.95 and 116.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.78, 232.95 and 116.34 is: 160.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.78 : 232.95 = 116.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.78/232.95 = 116.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.78x = 232.95 × 116.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.78x = 27,101.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,101.40/168.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.57

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