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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168, 251.45 and 99.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168, 251.45 and 99.35 is: 148.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168 : 251.45 = 99.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168/251.45 = 99.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168x = 251.45 × 99.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168x = 24,981.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,981.56/168
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.70

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