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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.93, 253.02 and 82.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.93, 253.02 and 82.11 is: 122.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.93 : 253.02 = 82.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.93/253.02 = 82.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.93x = 253.02 × 82.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.93x = 20,775.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,775.47/168.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.98

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