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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.26, 251.98 and 113.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.26, 251.98 and 113.99 is: 170.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.26 : 251.98 = 113.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.26/251.98 = 113.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.26x = 251.98 × 113.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.26x = 28,722.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,722.11/168.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.70

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