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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.47, 251.99 and 99.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.47, 251.99 and 99.82 is: 149.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.47 : 251.99 = 99.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.47/251.99 = 99.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.47x = 251.99 × 99.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.47x = 25,153.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,153.64/168.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.31

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