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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.17, 232.29 and 135.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.17, 232.29 and 135.54 is: 187.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.17 : 232.29 = 135.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.17/232.29 = 135.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.17x = 232.29 × 135.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.17x = 31,484.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,484.59/168.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.22

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