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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.64, 232.56 and 126.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.64, 232.56 and 126.88 is: 174.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.64 : 232.56 = 126.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.64/232.56 = 126.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.64x = 232.56 × 126.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.64x = 29,507.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,507.21/168.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.97

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