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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.53, 253.04 and 134.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.53, 253.04 and 134.33 is: 201.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.53 : 253.04 = 134.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.53/253.04 = 134.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.53x = 253.04 × 134.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.53x = 33,988.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,988.93/168.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.68

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