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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.17, 251.69 and 144.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.17, 251.69 and 144.41 is: 216.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.17 : 251.69 = 144.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.17/251.69 = 144.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.17x = 251.69 × 144.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.17x = 36,344.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,344.57/168.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.12

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