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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.35, 251.51 and 134.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.35, 251.51 and 134.18 is: 200.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.35 : 251.51 = 134.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.35/251.51 = 134.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.35x = 251.51 × 134.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.35x = 33,747.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,747.33/168.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.46

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