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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.48, 251.67 and 141.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.48, 251.67 and 141.14 is: 210.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.48 : 251.67 = 141.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.48/251.67 = 141.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.48x = 251.67 × 141.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.48x = 35,521.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,521.86/168.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.84

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