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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.62, 251.80 and 134

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.62, 251.80 and 134 is: 200.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.62 : 251.80 = 134 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.62/251.80 = 134/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.62x = 251.80 × 134
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.62x = 33,741.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,741.20/168.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.10

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