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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.03, 251.64 and 113.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.03, 251.64 and 113.76 is: 170.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.03 : 251.64 = 113.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.03/251.64 = 113.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.03x = 251.64 × 113.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.03x = 28,626.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,626.57/168.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.37

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