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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168, 252.01 and 54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168, 252.01 and 54 is: 81.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168 : 252.01 = 54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168/252.01 = 54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168x = 252.01 × 54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168x = 13,608.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,608.54/168
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.00

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