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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.82, 233.02 and 110.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.82, 233.02 and 110.68 is: 152.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.82 : 233.02 = 110.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.82/233.02 = 110.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.82x = 233.02 × 110.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.82x = 25,790.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,790.65/168.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.77

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