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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.17, 231.59 and 131.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.17, 231.59 and 131.24 is: 180.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.17 : 231.59 = 131.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.17/231.59 = 131.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.17x = 231.59 × 131.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.17x = 30,394.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,394.78/168.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.74

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