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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.02, 251.91 and 65.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.02, 251.91 and 65.22 is: 97.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.02 : 251.91 = 65.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.02/251.91 = 65.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.02x = 251.91 × 65.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.02x = 16,427.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,427.98/168.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.78

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