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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.98, 232.83 and 113.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.98, 232.83 and 113.63 is: 156.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.98 : 232.83 = 113.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.98/232.83 = 113.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.98x = 232.83 × 113.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.98x = 26,455.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,455.31/168.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.56

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