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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.14, 251.67 and 129.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.14, 251.67 and 129.74 is: 194.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.14 : 251.67 = 129.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.14/251.67 = 129.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.14x = 251.67 × 129.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.14x = 32,650.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,650.89/168.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.19

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