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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.83, 253.34 and 128.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.83, 253.34 and 128.50 is: 192.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.83 : 253.34 = 128.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.83/253.34 = 128.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.83x = 253.34 × 128.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.83x = 32,554.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,554.19/168.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.82

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