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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.80, 253.16 and 82.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.80, 253.16 and 82.14 is: 123.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.80 : 253.16 = 82.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.80/253.16 = 82.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.80x = 253.16 × 82.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.80x = 20,794.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,794.56/168.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.19

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