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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.62, 253.08 and 134.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.62, 253.08 and 134.75 is: 202.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.62 : 253.08 = 134.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.62/253.08 = 134.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.62x = 253.08 × 134.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.62x = 34,101.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,101.26/168.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.24

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