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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.78, 253.14 and 47.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.78, 253.14 and 47.06 is: 70.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.78 : 253.14 = 47.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.78/253.14 = 47.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.78x = 253.14 × 47.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.78x = 11,912.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,912.28/168.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.58

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