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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.24, 251.24 and 131.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.24, 251.24 and 131.76 is: 196.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.24 : 251.24 = 131.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.24/251.24 = 131.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.24x = 251.24 × 131.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.24x = 33,102.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,102.72/168.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.76

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