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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.73, 252.85 and 132.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.73, 252.85 and 132.73 is: 198.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.73 : 252.85 = 132.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.73/252.85 = 132.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.73x = 252.85 × 132.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.73x = 33,560.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,560.78/168.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.90

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