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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.08, 251.48 and 116.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.08, 251.48 and 116.56 is: 174.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.08 : 251.48 = 116.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.08/251.48 = 116.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.08x = 251.48 × 116.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.08x = 29,312.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,312.51/168.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.40

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