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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.44, 252.54 and 80.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.44, 252.54 and 80.49 is: 120.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.44 : 252.54 = 80.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.44/252.54 = 80.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.44x = 252.54 × 80.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.44x = 20,326.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,326.94/168.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.68

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