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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.44, 252.55 and 81.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.44, 252.55 and 81.67 is: 122.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.44 : 252.55 = 81.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.44/252.55 = 81.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.44x = 252.55 × 81.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.44x = 20,625.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,625.76/168.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.45

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