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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.47, 232.37 and 124.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.47, 232.37 and 124.23 is: 171.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.47 : 232.37 = 124.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.47/232.37 = 124.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.47x = 232.37 × 124.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.47x = 28,865.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,865.54/168.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.34

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