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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.78, 233.02 and 125.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.78, 233.02 and 125.22 is: 172.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.78 : 233.02 = 125.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.78/233.02 = 125.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.78x = 233.02 × 125.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.78x = 29,178.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,178.76/168.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.88

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