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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.79, 233.01 and 127.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.79, 233.01 and 127.36 is: 175.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.79 : 233.01 = 127.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.79/233.01 = 127.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.79x = 233.01 × 127.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.79x = 29,676.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,676.15/168.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.82

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