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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.26, 252.18 and 122.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.26, 252.18 and 122.81 is: 184.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.26 : 252.18 = 122.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.26/252.18 = 122.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.26x = 252.18 × 122.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.26x = 30,968.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,968.96/168.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.06

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