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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.38, 232.56 and 124.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.38, 232.56 and 124.06 is: 171.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.38 : 232.56 = 124.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.38/232.56 = 124.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.38x = 232.56 × 124.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.38x = 28,850.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,850.42/168.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.34

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