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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.63, 253.11 and 113.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.63, 253.11 and 113.61 is: 170.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.63 : 253.11 = 113.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.63/253.11 = 113.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.63x = 253.11 × 113.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.63x = 28,755.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,755.83/168.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.53

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