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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.98, 253.60 and 86.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.98, 253.60 and 86.84 is: 130.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.98 : 253.60 = 86.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.98/253.60 = 86.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.98x = 253.60 × 86.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.98x = 22,022.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,022.62/168.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.33

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