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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.44, 252.30 and 127.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.44, 252.30 and 127.96 is: 191.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.44 : 252.30 = 127.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.44/252.30 = 127.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.44x = 252.30 × 127.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.44x = 32,284.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,284.31/168.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.67

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