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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168, 231.84 and 122.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168, 231.84 and 122.08 is: 168.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168 : 231.84 = 122.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168/231.84 = 122.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168x = 231.84 × 122.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168x = 28,303.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,303.03/168
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.47

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