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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.97, 233.27 and 114

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.97, 233.27 and 114 is: 157.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.97 : 233.27 = 114 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.97/233.27 = 114/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.97x = 233.27 × 114
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.97x = 26,593.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,593.07/168.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.39

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