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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.66, 252.86 and 96.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.66, 252.86 and 96.53 is: 144.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.66 : 252.86 = 96.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.66/252.86 = 96.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.66x = 252.86 × 96.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.66x = 24,406.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,406.83/168.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.71

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