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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.21, 252.36 and 81.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.21, 252.36 and 81.61 is: 122.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.21 : 252.36 = 81.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.21/252.36 = 81.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.21x = 252.36 × 81.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.21x = 20,594.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,594.47/168.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.43

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