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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.92, 233.04 and 117.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.92, 233.04 and 117.20 is: 161.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.92 : 233.04 = 117.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.92/233.04 = 117.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.92x = 233.04 × 117.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.92x = 27,312.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,312.29/168.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.69

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