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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.58, 253.35 and 139.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.58, 253.35 and 139.87 is: 210.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.58 : 253.35 = 139.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.58/253.35 = 139.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.58x = 253.35 × 139.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.58x = 35,436.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,436.59/168.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.21

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