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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.79, 253.18 and 47.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.79, 253.18 and 47.05 is: 70.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.79 : 253.18 = 47.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.79/253.18 = 47.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.79x = 253.18 × 47.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.79x = 11,910.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,910.85/168.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.57

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