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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.80, 253.34 and 123.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.80, 253.34 and 123.23 is: 184.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.80 : 253.34 = 123.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.80/253.34 = 123.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.80x = 253.34 × 123.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.80x = 31,217.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,217.21/168.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.94

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