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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.04, 231.66 and 129.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.04, 231.66 and 129.16 is: 178.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.04 : 231.66 = 129.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.04/231.66 = 129.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.04x = 231.66 × 129.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.04x = 29,921.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,921.21/168.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.06

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