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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.71, 253.62 and 143.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.71, 253.62 and 143.19 is: 215.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.71 : 253.62 = 143.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.71/253.62 = 143.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.71x = 253.62 × 143.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.71x = 36,315.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,315.85/168.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.26

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