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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.72, 232.80 and 130.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.72, 232.80 and 130.08 is: 179.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.72 : 232.80 = 130.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.72/232.80 = 130.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.72x = 232.80 × 130.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.72x = 30,282.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,282.62/168.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.48

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