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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.89, 253.73 and 133.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.89, 253.73 and 133.25 is: 200.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.89 : 253.73 = 133.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.89/253.73 = 133.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.89x = 253.73 × 133.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.89x = 33,808.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,808.59/168.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.19

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