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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.04, 252.16 and 70.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.04, 252.16 and 70.53 is: 105.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.04 : 252.16 = 70.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.04/252.16 = 70.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.04x = 252.16 × 70.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.04x = 17,786.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,786.05/168.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.84

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