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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.78, 233.02 and 131.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.78, 233.02 and 131.88 is: 182.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.78 : 233.02 = 131.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.78/233.02 = 131.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.78x = 233.02 × 131.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.78x = 30,730.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,730.68/168.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.08

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