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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.40, 252.50 and 81.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.40, 252.50 and 81.73 is: 122.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.40 : 252.50 = 81.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.40/252.50 = 81.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.40x = 252.50 × 81.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.40x = 20,636.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,636.83/168.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.55

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