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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.76, 252.96 and 133.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.76, 252.96 and 133.48 is: 200.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.76 : 252.96 = 133.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.76/252.96 = 133.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.76x = 252.96 × 133.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.76x = 33,765.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,765.10/168.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.08

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