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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.94, 253.42 and 47.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.94, 253.42 and 47.21 is: 70.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.94 : 253.42 = 47.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.94/253.42 = 47.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.94x = 253.42 × 47.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.94x = 11,963.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,963.96/168.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.82

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