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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.85, 233.01 and 95.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.85, 233.01 and 95.17 is: 131.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.85 : 233.01 = 95.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.85/233.01 = 95.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.85x = 233.01 × 95.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.85x = 22,175.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,175.56/168.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.33

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