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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.54, 252.77 and 54.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.54, 252.77 and 54.54 is: 81.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.54 : 252.77 = 54.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.54/252.77 = 54.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.54x = 252.77 × 54.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.54x = 13,786.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,786.08/168.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.80

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