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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.96, 253.91 and 123.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.96, 253.91 and 123.36 is: 185.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.96 : 253.91 = 123.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.96/253.91 = 123.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.96x = 253.91 × 123.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.96x = 31,321.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,321.72/168.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.38

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