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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.83, 233.07 and 110.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.83, 233.07 and 110.69 is: 152.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.83 : 233.07 = 110.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.83/233.07 = 110.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.83x = 233.07 × 110.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.83x = 25,798.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,798.52/168.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.81

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