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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.21, 232.11 and 129.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.21, 232.11 and 129.42 is: 178.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.21 : 232.11 = 129.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.21/232.11 = 129.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.21x = 232.11 × 129.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.21x = 30,039.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,039.68/168.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.58

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