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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.45, 252.93 and 137.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.45, 252.93 and 137.73 is: 206.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.45 : 252.93 = 137.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.45/252.93 = 137.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.45x = 252.93 × 137.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.45x = 34,836.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,836.05/168.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.80

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