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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.81, 253.04 and 95.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.81, 253.04 and 95.59 is: 143.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.81 : 253.04 = 95.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.81/253.04 = 95.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.81x = 253.04 × 95.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.81x = 24,188.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,188.42/168.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.29

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