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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.22, 231.84 and 126.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.22, 231.84 and 126.64 is: 174.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.22 : 231.84 = 126.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.22/231.84 = 126.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.22x = 231.84 × 126.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.22x = 29,360.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,360.22/168.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.53

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