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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.68, 253.06 and 87.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.68, 253.06 and 87.44 is: 131.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.68 : 253.06 = 87.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.68/253.06 = 87.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.68x = 253.06 × 87.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.68x = 22,127.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,127.98/168.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.19

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