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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.93, 253.80 and 96.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.93, 253.80 and 96.84 is: 145.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.93 : 253.80 = 96.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.93/253.80 = 96.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.93x = 253.80 × 96.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.93x = 24,577.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,577.99/168.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.49

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