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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.23, 251.96 and 122.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.23, 251.96 and 122.45 is: 183.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.23 : 251.96 = 122.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.23/251.96 = 122.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.23x = 251.96 × 122.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.23x = 30,850.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,850.63/168.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.39

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