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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.73, 252.77 and 139.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.73, 252.77 and 139.73 is: 209.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.73 : 252.77 = 139.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.73/252.77 = 139.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.73x = 252.77 × 139.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.73x = 35,318.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,318.38/168.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.32

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