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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168, 251.96 and 70.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168, 251.96 and 70.50 is: 105.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168 : 251.96 = 70.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168/251.96 = 70.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168x = 251.96 × 70.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168x = 17,763.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,763.18/168
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.73

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