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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.80, 231.78 and 168.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.80, 231.78 and 168.80 is: 231.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.80 : 231.78 = 168.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.80/231.78 = 168.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.80x = 231.78 × 168.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.80x = 39,124.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,124.46/168.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.78

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