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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.78, 232.68 and 129.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.78, 232.68 and 129.51 is: 178.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.78 : 232.68 = 129.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.78/232.68 = 129.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.78x = 232.68 × 129.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.78x = 30,134.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,134.39/168.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.54

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