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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.95, 253.43 and 115.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.95, 253.43 and 115.19 is: 172.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.95 : 253.43 = 115.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.95/253.43 = 115.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.95x = 253.43 × 115.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.95x = 29,192.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,192.14/168.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.78

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