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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.81, 232.82 and 122.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.81, 232.82 and 122.30 is: 168.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.81 : 232.82 = 122.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.81/232.82 = 122.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.81x = 232.82 × 122.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.81x = 28,472.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,472.11/168.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.66

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