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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.82, 233.08 and 110.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.82, 233.08 and 110.72 is: 152.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.82 : 233.08 = 110.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.82/233.08 = 110.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.82x = 233.08 × 110.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.82x = 25,806.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,806.62/168.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.86

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