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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.28, 252.20 and 131.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.28, 252.20 and 131.76 is: 197.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.28 : 252.20 = 131.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.28/252.20 = 131.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.28x = 252.20 × 131.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.28x = 33,229.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,229.87/168.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.47

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