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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.56, 253.02 and 127.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.56, 253.02 and 127.94 is: 192.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.56 : 253.02 = 127.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.56/253.02 = 127.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.56x = 253.02 × 127.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.56x = 32,371.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,371.38/168.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.05

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