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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.99, 253.40 and 117.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.99, 253.40 and 117.65 is: 176.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.99 : 253.40 = 117.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.99/253.40 = 117.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.99x = 253.40 × 117.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.99x = 29,811.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,811.92/168.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.42

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