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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.78, 253.20 and 141.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.78, 253.20 and 141.66 is: 212.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.78 : 253.20 = 141.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.78/253.20 = 141.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.78x = 253.20 × 141.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.78x = 35,868.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,868.31/168.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.52

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