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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.78, 253.29 and 114.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.78, 253.29 and 114.54 is: 171.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.78 : 253.29 = 114.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.78/253.29 = 114.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.78x = 253.29 × 114.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.78x = 29,011.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,011.84/168.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.89

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