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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.04, 231.93 and 124.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.04, 231.93 and 124.48 is: 171.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.04 : 231.93 = 124.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.04/231.93 = 124.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.04x = 231.93 × 124.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.04x = 28,870.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,870.65/168.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.81

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