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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.53, 232.49 and 121.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.53, 232.49 and 121.82 is: 168.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.53 : 232.49 = 121.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.53/232.49 = 121.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.53x = 232.49 × 121.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.53x = 28,321.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,321.70/168.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.05

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