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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.90, 253.34 and 139.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.90, 253.34 and 139.74 is: 209.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.90 : 253.34 = 139.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.90/253.34 = 139.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.90x = 253.34 × 139.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.90x = 35,401.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,401.03/168.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.60

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