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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.31, 252.19 and 81.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.31, 252.19 and 81.63 is: 122.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.31 : 252.19 = 81.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.31/252.19 = 81.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.31x = 252.19 × 81.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.31x = 20,585.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,585.43/168.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.30

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