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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168, 252.18 and 82.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168, 252.18 and 82.68 is: 124.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168 : 252.18 = 82.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168/252.18 = 82.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168x = 252.18 × 82.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168x = 20,850.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,850.24/168
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.11

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