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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.93, 233.18 and 103.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.93, 233.18 and 103.46 is: 142.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.93 : 233.18 = 103.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.93/233.18 = 103.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.93x = 233.18 × 103.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.93x = 24,124.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,124.80/168.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.81

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