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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.36, 232.08 and 124.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.36, 232.08 and 124.62 is: 171.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.36 : 232.08 = 124.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.36/232.08 = 124.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.36x = 232.08 × 124.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.36x = 28,921.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,921.81/168.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.79

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