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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.60, 255.84 and 168.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.60, 255.84 and 168.60 is: 255.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.60 : 255.84 = 168.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.60/255.84 = 168.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.60x = 255.84 × 168.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.60x = 43,134.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,134.62/168.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.84

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