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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.01, 251.88 and 146.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.01, 251.88 and 146.29 is: 219.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.01 : 251.88 = 146.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.01/251.88 = 146.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.01x = 251.88 × 146.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.01x = 36,846.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,846.79/168.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.31

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