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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.30, 253.05 and 141.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.30, 253.05 and 141.90 is: 213.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.30 : 253.05 = 141.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.30/253.05 = 141.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.30x = 253.05 × 141.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.30x = 35,907.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,907.80/168.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.36

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