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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.01, 251.34 and 113.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.01, 251.34 and 113.74 is: 170.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.01 : 251.34 = 113.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.01/251.34 = 113.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.01x = 251.34 × 113.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.01x = 28,586.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,586.36/168.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.15

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