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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.37, 232.20 and 122.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.37, 232.20 and 122.05 is: 168.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.37 : 232.20 = 122.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.37/232.20 = 122.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.37x = 232.20 × 122.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.37x = 28,338.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,338.85/168.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.32

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