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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.85, 232.77 and 127.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.85, 232.77 and 127.41 is: 175.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.85 : 232.77 = 127.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.85/232.77 = 127.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.85x = 232.77 × 127.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.85x = 29,657.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,657.23/168.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.64

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