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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.35, 252.57 and 136.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.35, 252.57 and 136.15 is: 204.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.35 : 252.57 = 136.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.35/252.57 = 136.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.35x = 252.57 × 136.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.35x = 34,386.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,386.14/168.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.25

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