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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.71, 252.89 and 128.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.71, 252.89 and 128.04 is: 191.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.71 : 252.89 = 128.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.71/252.89 = 128.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.71x = 252.89 × 128.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.71x = 32,381.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,381.30/168.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.94

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