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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.36, 232.08 and 126.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.36, 232.08 and 126.96 is: 175.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.36 : 232.08 = 126.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.36/232.08 = 126.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.36x = 232.08 × 126.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.36x = 29,464.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,464.88/168.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.01

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