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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.77, 253.12 and 47.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.77, 253.12 and 47.02 is: 70.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.77 : 253.12 = 47.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.77/253.12 = 47.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.77x = 253.12 × 47.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.77x = 11,901.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,901.70/168.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.52

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