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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.84, 233.00 and 117.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.84, 233.00 and 117.12 is: 161.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.84 : 233.00 = 117.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.84/233.00 = 117.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.84x = 233.00 × 117.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.84x = 27,290.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,290.35/168.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.63

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