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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.78, 252.06 and 134.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.78, 252.06 and 134.58 is: 200.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.78 : 252.06 = 134.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.78/252.06 = 134.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.78x = 252.06 × 134.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.78x = 33,922.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,922.23/168.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.98

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