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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.86, 253.29 and 123.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.86, 253.29 and 123.74 is: 185.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.86 : 253.29 = 123.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.86/253.29 = 123.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.86x = 253.29 × 123.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.86x = 31,340.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,340.84/168.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.61

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