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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.87, 253.25 and 47.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.87, 253.25 and 47.13 is: 70.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.87 : 253.25 = 47.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.87/253.25 = 47.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.87x = 253.25 × 47.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.87x = 11,935.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,935.79/168.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.68

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