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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.44, 252.66 and 54.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.44, 252.66 and 54.44 is: 81.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.44 : 252.66 = 54.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.44/252.66 = 54.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.44x = 252.66 × 54.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.44x = 13,754.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,754.04/168.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.66

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