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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.44, 232.88 and 127.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.44, 232.88 and 127.21 is: 175.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.44 : 232.88 = 127.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.44/232.88 = 127.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.44x = 232.88 × 127.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.44x = 29,624.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,624.66/168.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.88

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