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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.93, 253.40 and 144.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.93, 253.40 and 144.72 is: 217.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.93 : 253.40 = 144.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.93/253.40 = 144.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.93x = 253.40 × 144.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.93x = 36,672.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,672.05/168.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.08

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