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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.88, 232.92 and 110.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.88, 232.92 and 110.68 is: 152.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.88 : 232.92 = 110.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.88/232.92 = 110.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.88x = 232.92 × 110.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.88x = 25,779.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,779.59/168.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.65

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