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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.71, 253.04 and 69.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.71, 253.04 and 69.89 is: 104.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.71 : 253.04 = 69.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.71/253.04 = 69.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.71x = 253.04 × 69.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.71x = 17,684.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,684.88/168.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.82

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