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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.24, 252.06 and 127.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.24, 252.06 and 127.62 is: 191.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.24 : 252.06 = 127.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.24/252.06 = 127.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.24x = 252.06 × 127.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.24x = 32,167.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,167.90/168.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.20

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