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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.37, 252.70 and 141.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.37, 252.70 and 141.11 is: 211.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.37 : 252.70 = 141.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.37/252.70 = 141.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.37x = 252.70 × 141.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.37x = 35,658.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,658.50/168.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.79

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