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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.40, 252.63 and 87.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.40, 252.63 and 87.23 is: 130.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.40 : 252.63 = 87.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.40/252.63 = 87.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.40x = 252.63 × 87.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.40x = 22,036.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,036.60/168.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.86

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