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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.87, 233.24 and 130.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.87, 233.24 and 130.35 is: 180.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.87 : 233.24 = 130.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.87/233.24 = 130.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.87x = 233.24 × 130.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.87x = 30,402.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,402.18/168.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.03

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