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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.61, 252.81 and 81.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.61, 252.81 and 81.97 is: 122.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.61 : 252.81 = 81.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.61/252.81 = 81.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.61x = 252.81 × 81.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.61x = 20,722.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,722.84/168.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.90

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