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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.62, 253.03 and 87.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.62, 253.03 and 87.49 is: 131.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.62 : 253.03 = 87.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.62/253.03 = 87.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.62x = 253.03 × 87.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.62x = 22,137.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,137.59/168.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.29

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