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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.96, 232.16 and 152.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.96, 232.16 and 152.76 is: 209.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.96 : 232.16 = 152.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.96/232.16 = 152.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.96x = 232.16 × 152.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.96x = 35,464.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,464.76/168.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.90

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