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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.40, 252.66 and 87.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.40, 252.66 and 87.19 is: 130.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.40 : 252.66 = 87.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.40/252.66 = 87.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.40x = 252.66 × 87.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.40x = 22,027.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,027.73/168.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.81

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