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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.77, 252.97 and 96.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.77, 252.97 and 96.50 is: 144.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.77 : 252.97 = 96.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.77/252.97 = 96.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.77x = 252.97 × 96.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.77x = 24,409.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,409.86/168.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.64

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