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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.76, 253.15 and 95.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.76, 253.15 and 95.64 is: 143.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.76 : 253.15 = 95.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.76/253.15 = 95.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.76x = 253.15 × 95.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.76x = 24,211.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,211.27/168.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.47

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