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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.18, 232.04 and 121.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.18, 232.04 and 121.65 is: 167.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.18 : 232.04 = 121.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.18/232.04 = 121.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.18x = 232.04 × 121.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.18x = 28,228.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,228.06/168.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.85

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