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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.32, 253.40 and 128.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.32, 253.40 and 128.24 is: 193.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.32 : 253.40 = 128.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.32/253.40 = 128.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.32x = 253.40 × 128.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.32x = 32,496.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,496.02/168.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.06

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