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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.84, 233.07 and 116.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.84, 233.07 and 116.46 is: 160.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.84 : 233.07 = 116.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.84/233.07 = 116.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.84x = 233.07 × 116.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.84x = 27,143.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,143.33/168.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.76

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