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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.44, 252.71 and 82.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.44, 252.71 and 82.88 is: 124.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.44 : 252.71 = 82.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.44/252.71 = 82.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.44x = 252.71 × 82.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.44x = 20,944.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,944.60/168.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.34

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