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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.14, 231.89 and 126.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.14, 231.89 and 126.79 is: 174.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.14 : 231.89 = 126.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.14/231.89 = 126.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.14x = 231.89 × 126.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.14x = 29,400.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,400.17/168.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.86

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