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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.95, 253.40 and 47.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.95, 253.40 and 47.23 is: 70.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.95 : 253.40 = 47.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.95/253.40 = 47.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.95x = 253.40 × 47.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.95x = 11,966.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,966.82/168.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.83

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