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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.68, 253.08 and 87.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.68, 253.08 and 87.47 is: 131.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.68 : 253.08 = 87.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.68/253.08 = 87.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.68x = 253.08 × 87.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.68x = 22,136.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,136.30/168.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.23

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