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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.04, 252.97 and 120.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.04, 252.97 and 120.28 is: 181.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.04 : 252.97 = 120.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.04/252.97 = 120.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.04x = 252.97 × 120.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.04x = 30,427.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,427.23/168.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.07

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