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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.59, 252.66 and 127.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.59, 252.66 and 127.88 is: 191.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.59 : 252.66 = 127.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.59/252.66 = 127.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.59x = 252.66 × 127.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.59x = 32,310.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,310.16/168.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.65

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