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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.38, 253.14 and 132.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.38, 253.14 and 132.74 is: 199.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.38 : 253.14 = 132.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.38/253.14 = 132.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.38x = 253.14 × 132.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.38x = 33,601.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,601.80/168.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.56

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