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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.92, 252.84 and 123.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.92, 252.84 and 123.26 is: 184.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.92 : 252.84 = 123.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.92/252.84 = 123.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.92x = 252.84 × 123.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.92x = 31,163.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,163.79/168.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.49

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