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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.84, 232.20 and 129.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.84, 232.20 and 129.96 is: 178.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.84 : 232.20 = 129.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.84/232.20 = 129.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.84x = 232.20 × 129.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.84x = 30,176.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,176.71/168.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.73

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