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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.22, 252.17 and 99.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.22, 252.17 and 99.65 is: 149.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.22 : 252.17 = 99.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.22/252.17 = 99.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.22x = 252.17 × 99.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.22x = 25,128.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,128.24/168.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.38

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