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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.68, 253.03 and 143.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.68, 253.03 and 143.18 is: 214.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.68 : 253.03 = 143.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.68/253.03 = 143.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.68x = 253.03 × 143.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.68x = 36,228.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,228.84/168.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.78

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