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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.80, 254.11 and 115.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.80, 254.11 and 115.04 is: 173.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.80 : 254.11 = 115.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.80/254.11 = 115.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.80x = 254.11 × 115.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.80x = 29,231.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,231.69/168.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.18

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