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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.47, 252.83 and 130.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.47, 252.83 and 130.05 is: 195.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.47 : 252.83 = 130.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.47/252.83 = 130.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.47x = 252.83 × 130.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.47x = 32,880.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,880.87/168.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.17

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