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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.50, 252.03 and 133.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.50, 252.03 and 133.94 is: 200.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.50 : 252.03 = 133.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.50/252.03 = 133.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.50x = 252.03 × 133.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.50x = 33,756.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,756.90/168.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.34

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