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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.04, 251.58 and 146.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.04, 251.58 and 146.92 is: 219.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.04 : 251.58 = 146.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.04/251.58 = 146.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.04x = 251.58 × 146.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.04x = 36,962.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,962.13/168.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.96

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