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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.48, 252.56 and 81.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.48, 252.56 and 81.75 is: 122.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.48 : 252.56 = 81.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.48/252.56 = 81.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.48x = 252.56 × 81.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.48x = 20,646.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,646.37/168.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.54

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