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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.86, 253.20 and 82.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.86, 253.20 and 82.19 is: 123.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.86 : 253.20 = 82.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.86/253.20 = 82.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.86x = 253.20 × 82.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.86x = 20,810.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,810.51/168.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.24

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