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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.40, 252.28 and 87.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.40, 252.28 and 87.29 is: 130.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.40 : 252.28 = 87.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.40/252.28 = 87.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.40x = 252.28 × 87.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.40x = 22,021.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,021.52/168.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.77

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