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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.32, 252.50 and 87.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.32, 252.50 and 87.22 is: 130.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.32 : 252.50 = 87.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.32/252.50 = 87.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.32x = 252.50 × 87.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.32x = 22,023.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,023.05/168.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.84

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