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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.87, 253.53 and 134.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.87, 253.53 and 134.77 is: 202.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.87 : 253.53 = 134.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.87/253.53 = 134.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.87x = 253.53 × 134.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.87x = 34,168.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,168.24/168.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.33

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