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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.77, 252.96 and 81.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.77, 252.96 and 81.98 is: 122.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.77 : 252.96 = 81.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.77/252.96 = 81.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.77x = 252.96 × 81.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.77x = 20,738.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,738.29/168.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.88

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