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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.96, 253.44 and 120.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.96, 253.44 and 120.96 is: 181.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.96 : 253.44 = 120.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.96/253.44 = 120.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.96x = 253.44 × 120.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.96x = 30,656.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,656.10/168.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.44

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