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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.48, 232.61 and 124.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.48, 232.61 and 124.22 is: 171.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.48 : 232.61 = 124.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.48/232.61 = 124.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.48x = 232.61 × 124.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.48x = 28,895.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,895.71/168.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.51

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