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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.04, 251.65 and 113.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.04, 251.65 and 113.77 is: 170.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.04 : 251.65 = 113.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.04/251.65 = 113.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.04x = 251.65 × 113.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.04x = 28,629.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,629.73/168.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.38

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