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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.69, 253.08 and 87.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.69, 253.08 and 87.54 is: 131.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.69 : 253.08 = 87.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.69/253.08 = 87.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.69x = 253.08 × 87.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.69x = 22,154.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,154.62/168.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.33

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