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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.06, 251.46 and 124.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.06, 251.46 and 124.44 is: 186.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.06 : 251.46 = 124.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.06/251.46 = 124.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.06x = 251.46 × 124.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.06x = 31,291.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,291.68/168.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.19

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