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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.44, 253.08 and 96.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.44, 253.08 and 96.36 is: 144.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.44 : 253.08 = 96.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.44/253.08 = 96.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.44x = 253.08 × 96.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.44x = 24,386.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,386.79/168.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.78

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