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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.84, 253.08 and 87.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.84, 253.08 and 87.57 is: 131.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.84 : 253.08 = 87.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.84/253.08 = 87.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.84x = 253.08 × 87.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.84x = 22,162.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,162.22/168.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.26

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