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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.12, 251.56 and 118.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.12, 251.56 and 118.56 is: 177.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.12 : 251.56 = 118.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.12/251.56 = 118.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.12x = 251.56 × 118.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.12x = 29,824.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,824.95/168.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.40

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