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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.56, 232.72 and 124.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.56, 232.72 and 124.84 is: 172.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.56 : 232.72 = 124.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.56/232.72 = 124.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.56x = 232.72 × 124.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.56x = 29,052.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,052.76/168.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.36

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