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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.82, 233.04 and 109.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.82, 233.04 and 109.83 is: 151.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.82 : 233.04 = 109.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.82/233.04 = 109.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.82x = 233.04 × 109.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.82x = 25,594.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,594.78/168.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.61

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