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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.66, 252.91 and 87.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.66, 252.91 and 87.48 is: 131.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.66 : 252.91 = 87.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.66/252.91 = 87.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.66x = 252.91 × 87.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.66x = 22,124.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,124.57/168.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.18

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