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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.65, 253.07 and 95.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.65, 253.07 and 95.67 is: 143.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.65 : 253.07 = 95.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.65/253.07 = 95.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.65x = 253.07 × 95.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.65x = 24,210.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,210.73/168.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.56

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