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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.05, 231.93 and 128.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.05, 231.93 and 128.77 is: 177.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.05 : 231.93 = 128.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.05/231.93 = 128.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.05x = 231.93 × 128.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.05x = 29,865.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,865.05/168.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.71

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