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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.37, 252.56 and 81.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.37, 252.56 and 81.72 is: 122.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.37 : 252.56 = 81.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.37/252.56 = 81.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.37x = 252.56 × 81.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.37x = 20,639.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,639.20/168.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.58

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