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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.22, 252.38 and 122.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.22, 252.38 and 122.48 is: 183.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.22 : 252.38 = 122.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.22/252.38 = 122.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.22x = 252.38 × 122.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.22x = 30,911.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,911.50/168.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.76

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