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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.73, 253.22 and 117.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.73, 253.22 and 117.73 is: 176.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.73 : 253.22 = 117.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.73/253.22 = 117.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.73x = 253.22 × 117.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.73x = 29,811.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,811.59/168.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.68

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