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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.80, 252.95 and 123.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.80, 252.95 and 123.21 is: 184.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.80 : 252.95 = 123.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.80/252.95 = 123.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.80x = 252.95 × 123.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.80x = 31,165.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,165.35/168.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.63

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