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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.28, 252.32 and 87.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.28, 252.32 and 87.18 is: 130.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.28 : 252.32 = 87.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.28/252.32 = 87.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.28x = 252.32 × 87.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.28x = 21,995.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,995.88/168.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.71

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