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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.84, 233.40 and 134.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.84, 233.40 and 134.11 is: 185.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.84 : 233.40 = 134.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.84/233.40 = 134.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.84x = 233.40 × 134.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.84x = 31,301.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,301.31/168.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.39

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