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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.74, 252.86 and 96.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.74, 252.86 and 96.45 is: 144.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.74 : 252.86 = 96.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.74/252.86 = 96.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.74x = 252.86 × 96.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.74x = 24,388.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,388.35/168.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.53

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