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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.02, 251.40 and 116.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.02, 251.40 and 116.72 is: 174.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.02 : 251.40 = 116.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.02/251.40 = 116.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.02x = 251.40 × 116.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.02x = 29,343.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,343.41/168.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.64

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