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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.58, 251.66 and 135.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.58, 251.66 and 135.47 is: 202.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.58 : 251.66 = 135.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.58/251.66 = 135.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.58x = 251.66 × 135.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.58x = 34,092.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,092.59/168.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.23

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