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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.85, 232.86 and 122.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.85, 232.86 and 122.05 is: 168.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.85 : 232.86 = 122.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.85/232.86 = 122.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.85x = 232.86 × 122.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.85x = 28,420.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,420.56/168.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.32

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