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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.78, 253.35 and 82.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.78, 253.35 and 82.18 is: 123.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.78 : 253.35 = 82.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.78/253.35 = 82.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.78x = 253.35 × 82.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.78x = 20,819.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,819.67/168.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.35

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