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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168, 251.28 and 133.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168, 251.28 and 133.44 is: 199.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168 : 251.28 = 133.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168/251.28 = 133.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168x = 251.28 × 133.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168x = 33,530.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,530.80/168
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.59

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