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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.90, 253.34 and 82.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.90, 253.34 and 82.22 is: 123.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.90 : 253.34 = 82.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.90/253.34 = 82.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.90x = 253.34 × 82.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.90x = 20,828.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,828.35/168.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.32

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