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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.88, 253.28 and 47.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.88, 253.28 and 47.14 is: 70.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.88 : 253.28 = 47.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.88/253.28 = 47.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.88x = 253.28 × 47.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.88x = 11,939.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,939.62/168.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.70

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