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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.30, 251.55 and 127.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.30, 251.55 and 127.26 is: 190.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.30 : 251.55 = 127.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.30/251.55 = 127.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.30x = 251.55 × 127.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.30x = 32,012.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,012.25/168.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.21

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