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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.82, 253.37 and 130.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.82, 253.37 and 130.53 is: 195.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.82 : 253.37 = 130.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.82/253.37 = 130.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.82x = 253.37 × 130.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.82x = 33,072.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,072.28/168.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.91

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