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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168, 251.60 and 116.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168, 251.60 and 116.50 is: 174.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168 : 251.60 = 116.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168/251.60 = 116.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168x = 251.60 × 116.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168x = 29,310.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,310.82/168
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.47

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