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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.35, 232.35 and 126.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.35, 232.35 and 126.95 is: 175.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.35 : 232.35 = 126.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.35/232.35 = 126.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.35x = 232.35 × 126.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.35x = 29,496.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,496.83/168.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.21

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