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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.86, 233.22 and 113.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.86, 233.22 and 113.50 is: 156.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.86 : 233.22 = 113.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.86/233.22 = 113.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.86x = 233.22 × 113.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.86x = 26,470.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,470.47/168.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.76

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