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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.56, 252.74 and 134.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.56, 252.74 and 134.20 is: 201.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.56 : 252.74 = 134.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.56/252.74 = 134.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.56x = 252.74 × 134.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.56x = 33,917.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,917.71/168.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.22

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