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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.92, 253.21 and 134.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.92, 253.21 and 134.74 is: 201.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.92 : 253.21 = 134.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.92/253.21 = 134.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.92x = 253.21 × 134.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.92x = 34,117.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,117.52/168.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.97

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