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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168, 251.76 and 95.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168, 251.76 and 95.84 is: 143.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168 : 251.76 = 95.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168/251.76 = 95.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168x = 251.76 × 95.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168x = 24,128.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,128.68/168
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.62

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