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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.34, 252.12 and 122.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.34, 252.12 and 122.57 is: 183.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.34 : 252.12 = 122.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.34/252.12 = 122.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.34x = 252.12 × 122.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.34x = 30,901.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,901.74/168.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.57

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