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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.87, 233.04 and 93.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.87, 233.04 and 93.17 is: 128.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.87 : 233.04 = 93.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.87/233.04 = 93.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.87x = 233.04 × 93.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.87x = 21,711.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,711.17/168.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.57

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