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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.20, 251.85 and 168.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.20, 251.85 and 168.20 is: 251.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.20 : 251.85 = 168.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.20/251.85 = 168.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.20x = 251.85 × 168.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.20x = 42,361.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,361.17/168.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.85

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