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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.16, 251.52 and 118.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.16, 251.52 and 118.60 is: 177.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.16 : 251.52 = 118.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.16/251.52 = 118.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.16x = 251.52 × 118.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.16x = 29,830.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,830.27/168.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.39

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