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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.04, 251.46 and 121.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.04, 251.46 and 121.82 is: 182.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.04 : 251.46 = 121.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.04/251.46 = 121.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.04x = 251.46 × 121.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.04x = 30,634.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,634.37/168.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.30

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