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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.03, 253.02 and 142.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.03, 253.02 and 142.44 is: 214.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.03 : 253.02 = 142.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.03/253.02 = 142.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.03x = 253.02 × 142.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.03x = 36,040.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,040.17/168.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.49

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