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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168, 232 and 122.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168, 232 and 122.24 is: 168.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168 : 232 = 122.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168/232 = 122.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168x = 232 × 122.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168x = 28,359.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,359.68/168
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.81

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