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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.13, 232.10 and 129.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.13, 232.10 and 129.25 is: 178.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.13 : 232.10 = 129.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.13/232.10 = 129.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.13x = 232.10 × 129.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.13x = 29,998.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,998.93/168.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.43

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