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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.58, 253.22 and 130.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.58, 253.22 and 130.14 is: 195.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.58 : 253.22 = 130.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.58/253.22 = 130.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.58x = 253.22 × 130.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.58x = 32,954.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,954.05/168.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.48

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