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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.61, 253.01 and 87.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.61, 253.01 and 87.45 is: 131.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.61 : 253.01 = 87.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.61/253.01 = 87.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.61x = 253.01 × 87.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.61x = 22,125.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,125.72/168.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.22

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