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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.42, 252.70 and 81.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.42, 252.70 and 81.80 is: 122.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.42 : 252.70 = 81.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.42/252.70 = 81.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.42x = 252.70 × 81.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.42x = 20,670.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,670.86/168.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.73

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