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Finding the Third Proportional to 168 and 251.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 168 and 251.63 is: 376.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168 : 251.63 = 251.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168/251.63 = 251.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168x = 251.63 × 251.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168x = 63,315.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,315.14/168
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.88

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