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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.89, 253.26 and 82.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.89, 253.26 and 82.17 is: 123.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.89 : 253.26 = 82.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.89/253.26 = 82.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.89x = 253.26 × 82.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.89x = 20,810.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,810.37/168.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.22

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