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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.02, 251.98 and 52.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.02, 251.98 and 52.43 is: 78.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.02 : 251.98 = 52.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.02/251.98 = 52.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.02x = 251.98 × 52.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.02x = 13,211.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,211.31/168.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.63

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