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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.03, 252 and 46.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.03, 252 and 46.31 is: 69.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.03 : 252 = 46.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.03/252 = 46.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.03x = 252 × 46.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.03x = 11,670.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,670.12/168.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.45

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