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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.67, 253.04 and 82.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.67, 253.04 and 82.16 is: 123.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.67 : 253.04 = 82.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.67/253.04 = 82.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.67x = 253.04 × 82.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.67x = 20,789.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,789.77/168.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.26

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