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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.67, 253.01 and 87.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.67, 253.01 and 87.27 is: 130.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.67 : 253.01 = 87.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.67/253.01 = 87.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.67x = 253.01 × 87.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.67x = 22,080.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,080.18/168.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.91

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