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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.97, 253.66 and 168.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.97, 253.66 and 168.19 is: 252.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.97 : 253.66 = 168.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.97/253.66 = 168.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.97x = 253.66 × 168.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.97x = 42,661.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,661.39/168.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.49

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