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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.99, 233.24 and 113.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.99, 233.24 and 113.73 is: 156.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.99 : 233.24 = 113.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.99/233.24 = 113.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.99x = 233.24 × 113.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.99x = 26,526.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,526.39/168.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.97

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