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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.27, 232.13 and 126.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.27, 232.13 and 126.75 is: 174.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.27 : 232.13 = 126.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.27/232.13 = 126.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.27x = 232.13 × 126.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.27x = 29,422.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,422.48/168.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.85

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