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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.63, 232.79 and 129.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.63, 232.79 and 129.75 is: 179.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.63 : 232.79 = 129.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.63/232.79 = 129.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.63x = 232.79 × 129.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.63x = 30,203.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,203.85/168.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.11

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