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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.22, 251.88 and 141.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.22, 251.88 and 141.22 is: 211.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.22 : 251.88 = 141.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.22/251.88 = 141.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.22x = 251.88 × 141.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.22x = 35,570.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,570.49/168.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.45

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