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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.73, 252.75 and 87.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.73, 252.75 and 87.46 is: 131.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.73 : 252.75 = 87.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.73/252.75 = 87.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.73x = 252.75 × 87.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.73x = 22,105.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,105.52/168.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.01

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