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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.62, 253 and 71.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.62, 253 and 71.14 is: 106.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.62 : 253 = 71.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.62/253 = 71.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.62x = 253 × 71.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.62x = 17,998.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,998.42/168.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.74

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