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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.27, 252.54 and 122.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.27, 252.54 and 122.64 is: 184.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.27 : 252.54 = 122.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.27/252.54 = 122.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.27x = 252.54 × 122.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.27x = 30,971.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,971.51/168.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.06

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