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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.46, 232.39 and 124.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.46, 232.39 and 124.72 is: 172.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.46 : 232.39 = 124.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.46/232.39 = 124.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.46x = 232.39 × 124.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.46x = 28,983.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,983.68/168.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.05

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