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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.35, 231.93 and 124.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.35, 231.93 and 124.61 is: 171.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.35 : 231.93 = 124.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.35/231.93 = 124.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.35x = 231.93 × 124.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.35x = 28,899.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,899.64/168.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.67

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