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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.33, 232.20 and 121.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.33, 232.20 and 121.71 is: 167.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.33 : 232.20 = 121.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.33/232.20 = 121.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.33x = 232.20 × 121.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.33x = 28,261.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,261.06/168.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.89

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