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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.34, 232.18 and 126.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.34, 232.18 and 126.90 is: 175.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.34 : 232.18 = 126.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.34/232.18 = 126.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.34x = 232.18 × 126.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.34x = 29,463.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,463.64/168.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.02

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