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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.71, 252.75 and 87.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.71, 252.75 and 87.64 is: 131.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.71 : 252.75 = 87.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.71/252.75 = 87.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.71x = 252.75 × 87.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.71x = 22,150.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,150.71/168.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.30

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