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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.98, 253.46 and 47.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.98, 253.46 and 47.24 is: 70.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.98 : 253.46 = 47.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.98/253.46 = 47.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.98x = 253.46 × 47.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.98x = 11,973.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,973.25/168.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.86

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