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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.82, 253.12 and 136.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.82, 253.12 and 136.36 is: 204.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.82 : 253.12 = 136.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.82/253.12 = 136.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.82x = 253.12 × 136.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.82x = 34,515.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,515.44/168.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.45

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