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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.73, 253.31 and 130.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.73, 253.31 and 130.24 is: 195.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.73 : 253.31 = 130.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.73/253.31 = 130.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.73x = 253.31 × 130.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.73x = 32,989.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,989.18/168.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.52

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