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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.61, 253.02 and 71.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.61, 253.02 and 71.17 is: 106.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.61 : 253.02 = 71.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.61/253.02 = 71.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.61x = 253.02 × 71.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.61x = 18,007.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,007.43/168.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.80

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