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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.45, 252.52 and 81.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.45, 252.52 and 81.75 is: 122.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.45 : 252.52 = 81.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.45/252.52 = 81.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.45x = 252.52 × 81.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.45x = 20,643.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,643.51/168.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.55

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