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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.09, 251.77 and 131.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.09, 251.77 and 131.44 is: 196.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.09 : 251.77 = 131.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.09/251.77 = 131.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.09x = 251.77 × 131.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.09x = 33,090.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,090.73/168.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.86

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