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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.18, 251.71 and 122.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.18, 251.71 and 122.61 is: 183.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.18 : 251.71 = 122.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.18/251.71 = 122.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.18x = 251.71 × 122.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.18x = 30,862.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,862.80/168.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.51

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