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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.98, 253.49 and 130.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.98, 253.49 and 130.41 is: 195.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.98 : 253.49 = 130.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.98/253.49 = 130.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.98x = 253.49 × 130.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.98x = 33,056.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,056.98/168.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.63

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