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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.30, 232.02 and 124.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.30, 232.02 and 124.08 is: 171.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.30 : 232.02 = 124.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.30/232.02 = 124.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.30x = 232.02 × 124.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.30x = 28,789.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,789.04/168.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.06

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