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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.91, 253.65 and 141.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.91, 253.65 and 141.76 is: 212.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.91 : 253.65 = 141.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.91/253.65 = 141.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.91x = 253.65 × 141.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.91x = 35,957.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,957.42/168.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.88

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