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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.37, 252.39 and 81.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.37, 252.39 and 81.67 is: 122.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.37 : 252.39 = 81.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.37/252.39 = 81.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.37x = 252.39 × 81.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.37x = 20,612.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,612.69/168.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.42

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