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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.86, 233.10 and 110.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.86, 233.10 and 110.64 is: 152.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.86 : 233.10 = 110.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.86/233.10 = 110.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.86x = 233.10 × 110.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.86x = 25,790.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,790.18/168.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.74

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