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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.23, 231.78 and 126.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.23, 231.78 and 126.04 is: 173.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.23 : 231.78 = 126.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.23/231.78 = 126.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.23x = 231.78 × 126.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.23x = 29,211.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,211.76/168.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.65

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