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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.12, 251.59 and 122.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.12, 251.59 and 122.76 is: 183.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.12 : 251.59 = 122.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.12/251.59 = 122.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.12x = 251.59 × 122.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.12x = 30,885.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,885.19/168.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.71

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