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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.80, 253.08 and 87.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.80, 253.08 and 87.59 is: 131.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.80 : 253.08 = 87.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.80/253.08 = 87.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.80x = 253.08 × 87.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.80x = 22,167.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,167.28/168.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.32

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