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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.27, 231.87 and 126.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.27, 231.87 and 126.54 is: 174.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.27 : 231.87 = 126.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.27/231.87 = 126.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.27x = 231.87 × 126.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.27x = 29,340.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,340.83/168.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.37

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