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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.50, 253.04 and 114.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.50, 253.04 and 114.44 is: 171.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.50 : 253.04 = 114.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.50/253.04 = 114.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.50x = 253.04 × 114.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.50x = 28,956.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,956.06/168.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.85

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