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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.80, 232.68 and 154.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.80, 232.68 and 154.68 is: 213.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.80 : 232.68 = 154.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.80/232.68 = 154.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.80x = 232.68 × 154.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.80x = 35,989.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,989.78/168.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.21

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