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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.35, 252.66 and 122.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.35, 252.66 and 122.87 is: 184.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.35 : 252.66 = 122.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.35/252.66 = 122.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.35x = 252.66 × 122.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.35x = 31,044.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,044.33/168.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.40

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