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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.28, 252.66 and 127.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.28, 252.66 and 127.96 is: 192.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.28 : 252.66 = 127.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.28/252.66 = 127.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.28x = 252.66 × 127.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.28x = 32,330.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,330.37/168.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.12

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