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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.63, 252.99 and 82.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.63, 252.99 and 82.01 is: 123.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.63 : 252.99 = 82.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.63/252.99 = 82.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.63x = 252.99 × 82.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.63x = 20,746.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,746.44/168.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.03

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