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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.59, 232.62 and 127.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.59, 232.62 and 127.13 is: 175.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.59 : 232.62 = 127.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.59/232.62 = 127.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.59x = 232.62 × 127.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.59x = 29,572.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,572.71/168.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.41

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