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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.69, 252.90 and 87.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.69, 252.90 and 87.30 is: 130.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.69 : 252.90 = 87.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.69/252.90 = 87.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.69x = 252.90 × 87.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.69x = 22,078.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,078.17/168.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.88

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