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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.10, 251.91 and 86.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.10, 251.91 and 86.77 is: 130.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.10 : 251.91 = 86.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.10/251.91 = 86.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.10x = 251.91 × 86.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.10x = 21,858.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,858.55/168.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.03

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