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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.43, 252.49 and 81.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.43, 252.49 and 81.78 is: 122.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.43 : 252.49 = 81.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.43/252.49 = 81.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.43x = 252.49 × 81.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.43x = 20,649.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,649.99/168.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.60

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