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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.33, 251.73 and 124.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.33, 251.73 and 124.71 is: 186.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.33 : 251.73 = 124.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.33/251.73 = 124.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.33x = 251.73 × 124.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.33x = 31,393.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,393.25/168.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.50

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