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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.84, 252.99 and 123.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.84, 252.99 and 123.12 is: 184.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.84 : 252.99 = 123.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.84/252.99 = 123.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.84x = 252.99 × 123.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.84x = 31,148.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,148.13/168.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.48

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