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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.30, 252.58 and 87.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.30, 252.58 and 87.16 is: 130.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.30 : 252.58 = 87.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.30/252.58 = 87.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.30x = 252.58 × 87.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.30x = 22,015.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,015.72/168.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.81

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