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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.32, 252.48 and 81.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.32, 252.48 and 81.72 is: 122.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.32 : 252.48 = 81.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.32/252.48 = 81.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.32x = 252.48 × 81.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.32x = 20,632.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,632.26/168.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.58

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