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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.21, 251.64 and 142.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.21, 251.64 and 142.23 is: 212.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.21 : 251.64 = 142.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.21/251.64 = 142.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.21x = 251.64 × 142.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.21x = 35,790.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,790.76/168.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.77

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