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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.81, 253.04 and 114.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.81, 253.04 and 114.72 is: 171.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.81 : 253.04 = 114.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.81/253.04 = 114.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.81x = 253.04 × 114.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.81x = 29,028.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,028.18/168.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.96

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