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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.80, 233.28 and 152.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.80, 233.28 and 152.33 is: 210.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.80 : 233.28 = 152.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.80/233.28 = 152.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.80x = 233.28 × 152.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.80x = 35,534.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,534.38/168.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.52

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