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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.93, 253.37 and 47.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.93, 253.37 and 47.20 is: 70.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.93 : 253.37 = 47.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.93/253.37 = 47.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.93x = 253.37 × 47.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.93x = 11,959.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,959.06/168.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.79

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