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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.03, 231.72 and 121.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.03, 231.72 and 121.70 is: 167.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.03 : 231.72 = 121.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.03/231.72 = 121.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.03x = 231.72 × 121.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.03x = 28,200.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,200.32/168.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.83

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