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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.84, 233.09 and 109.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.84, 233.09 and 109.91 is: 151.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.84 : 233.09 = 109.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.84/233.09 = 109.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.84x = 233.09 × 109.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.84x = 25,619.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,619.37/168.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.74

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