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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.88, 253.34 and 82.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.88, 253.34 and 82.36 is: 123.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.88 : 253.34 = 82.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.88/253.34 = 82.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.88x = 253.34 × 82.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.88x = 20,865.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,865.08/168.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.55

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