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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.16, 231.92 and 129.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.16, 231.92 and 129.28 is: 178.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.16 : 231.92 = 129.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.16/231.92 = 129.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.16x = 231.92 × 129.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.16x = 29,982.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,982.62/168.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.30

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