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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.69, 252.92 and 86.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.69, 252.92 and 86.23 is: 129.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.69 : 252.92 = 86.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.69/252.92 = 86.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.69x = 252.92 × 86.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.69x = 21,808.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,808.24/168.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.28

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