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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.95, 233.21 and 127.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.95, 233.21 and 127.51 is: 176.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.95 : 233.21 = 127.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.95/233.21 = 127.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.95x = 233.21 × 127.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.95x = 29,736.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,736.34/168.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.01

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