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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.97, 232.83 and 129.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.97, 232.83 and 129.63 is: 178.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.97 : 232.83 = 129.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.97/232.83 = 129.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.97x = 232.83 × 129.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.97x = 30,182.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,182.63/168.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.63

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