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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.80, 253.12 and 132.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.80, 253.12 and 132.80 is: 199.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.80 : 253.12 = 132.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.80/253.12 = 132.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.80x = 253.12 × 132.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.80x = 33,614.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,614.34/168.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.14

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