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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.30, 251.36 and 141.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.30, 251.36 and 141.24 is: 210.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.30 : 251.36 = 141.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.30/251.36 = 141.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.30x = 251.36 × 141.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.30x = 35,501.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,501.38/168.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.94

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