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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.12, 251.78 and 133.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.12, 251.78 and 133.79 is: 200.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.12 : 251.78 = 133.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.12/251.78 = 133.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.12x = 251.78 × 133.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.12x = 33,683.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,683.72/168.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.36

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