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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.86, 252.96 and 128.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.86, 252.96 and 128.34 is: 192.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.86 : 252.96 = 128.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.86/252.96 = 128.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.86x = 252.96 × 128.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.86x = 32,464.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,464.89/168.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.26

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