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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.68, 232.12 and 127.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.68, 232.12 and 127.16 is: 174.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.68 : 232.12 = 127.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.68/232.12 = 127.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.68x = 232.12 × 127.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.68x = 29,516.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,516.38/168.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.98

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