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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.36, 252.53 and 81.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.36, 252.53 and 81.59 is: 122.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.36 : 252.53 = 81.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.36/252.53 = 81.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.36x = 252.53 × 81.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.36x = 20,603.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,603.92/168.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.38

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