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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.72, 233.10 and 129.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.72, 233.10 and 129.54 is: 178.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.72 : 233.10 = 129.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.72/233.10 = 129.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.72x = 233.10 × 129.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.72x = 30,195.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,195.77/168.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.97

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