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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.67, 253.92 and 114.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.67, 253.92 and 114.91 is: 172.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.67 : 253.92 = 114.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.67/253.92 = 114.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.67x = 253.92 × 114.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.67x = 29,177.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,177.95/168.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.99

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