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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.03, 231.99 and 126.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.03, 231.99 and 126.66 is: 174.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.03 : 231.99 = 126.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.03/231.99 = 126.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.03x = 231.99 × 126.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.03x = 29,383.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,383.85/168.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.87

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