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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.93, 232.79 and 117.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.93, 232.79 and 117.09 is: 161.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.93 : 232.79 = 117.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.93/232.79 = 117.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.93x = 232.79 × 117.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.93x = 27,256.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,256.80/168.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.35

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