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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.02, 252.12 and 116.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.02, 252.12 and 116.78 is: 175.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.02 : 252.12 = 116.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.02/252.12 = 116.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.02x = 252.12 × 116.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.02x = 29,442.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,442.57/168.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.23

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