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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.08, 251.21 and 131.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.08, 251.21 and 131.63 is: 196.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.08 : 251.21 = 131.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.08/251.21 = 131.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.08x = 251.21 × 131.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.08x = 33,065.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,065.85/168.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.73

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