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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.48, 232.44 and 126.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.48, 232.44 and 126.96 is: 175.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.48 : 232.44 = 126.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.48/232.44 = 126.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.48x = 232.44 × 126.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.48x = 29,510.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,510.58/168.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.16

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