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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.32, 252.47 and 87.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.32, 252.47 and 87.18 is: 130.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.32 : 252.47 = 87.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.32/252.47 = 87.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.32x = 252.47 × 87.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.32x = 22,010.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,010.55/168.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.77

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