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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.31, 753.42 and 168.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.31, 753.42 and 168.76 is: 253.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.31 : 753.42 = 168.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.31/753.42 = 168.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.31x = 753.42 × 168.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.31x = 127,145.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,145.97/502.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.12

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