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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.72, 233.16 and 127.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.72, 233.16 and 127.40 is: 176.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.72 : 233.16 = 127.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.72/233.16 = 127.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.72x = 233.16 × 127.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.72x = 29,704.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,704.58/168.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.06

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