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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.57, 232.47 and 124.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.57, 232.47 and 124.20 is: 171.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.57 : 232.47 = 124.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.57/232.47 = 124.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.57x = 232.47 × 124.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.57x = 28,872.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,872.77/168.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.28

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