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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.63, 253.07 and 87.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.63, 253.07 and 87.46 is: 131.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.63 : 253.07 = 87.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.63/253.07 = 87.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.63x = 253.07 × 87.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.63x = 22,133.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,133.50/168.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.25

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