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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.90, 253.07 and 113.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.90, 253.07 and 113.94 is: 170.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.90 : 253.07 = 113.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.90/253.07 = 113.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.90x = 253.07 × 113.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.90x = 28,834.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,834.23/168.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.72

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