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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.87, 252.85 and 131.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.87, 252.85 and 131.69 is: 197.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.87 : 252.85 = 131.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.87/252.85 = 131.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.87x = 252.85 × 131.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.87x = 33,296.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,296.22/168.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.17

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