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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.88, 253.33 and 47.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.88, 253.33 and 47.15 is: 70.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.88 : 253.33 = 47.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.88/253.33 = 47.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.88x = 253.33 × 47.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.88x = 11,944.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,944.51/168.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.73

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