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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.38, 252.54 and 87.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.38, 252.54 and 87.18 is: 130.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.38 : 252.54 = 87.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.38/252.54 = 87.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.38x = 252.54 × 87.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.38x = 22,016.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,016.44/168.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.75

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