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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.98, 253.56 and 71.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.98, 253.56 and 71.47 is: 107.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.98 : 253.56 = 71.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.98/253.56 = 71.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.98x = 253.56 × 71.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.98x = 18,121.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,121.93/168.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.25

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