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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.08, 231.72 and 122

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.08, 231.72 and 122 is: 168.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.08 : 231.72 = 122 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.08/231.72 = 122/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.08x = 231.72 × 122
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.08x = 28,269.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,269.84/168.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.19

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