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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.88, 253.24 and 143.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.88, 253.24 and 143.12 is: 214.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.88 : 253.24 = 143.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.88/253.24 = 143.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.88x = 253.24 × 143.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.88x = 36,243.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,243.71/168.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.61

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