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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.87, 253.31 and 117.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.87, 253.31 and 117.57 is: 176.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.87 : 253.31 = 117.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.87/253.31 = 117.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.87x = 253.31 × 117.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.87x = 29,781.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,781.07/168.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.36

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