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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.54, 232.26 and 129.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.54, 232.26 and 129.66 is: 178.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.54 : 232.26 = 129.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.54/232.26 = 129.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.54x = 232.26 × 129.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.54x = 30,114.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,114.83/168.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.68

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