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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.32, 251.29 and 145.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.32, 251.29 and 145.40 is: 217.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.32 : 251.29 = 145.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.32/251.29 = 145.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.32x = 251.29 × 145.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.32x = 36,537.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,537.57/168.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.07

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