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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.34, 252.51 and 139.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.34, 252.51 and 139.78 is: 209.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.34 : 252.51 = 139.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.34/252.51 = 139.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.34x = 252.51 × 139.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.34x = 35,295.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,295.85/168.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.67

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